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James Fosdick 1716–1784

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have James Fosdick in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1716 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 16 Oct 1784 · Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Fosdick
Mother Susanna Turner
Siblings Ezekiel Fosdick, Jesse Fosdick, Mary Mercy Fosdick, Ruth Fosdick, Samuel Fosdick, Susannah Fosdick, William Fosdick
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Bellone Web Site
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Researchers connected through James Fosdick 1716–1784

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Fosdick began in 1716 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. James Fosdick passed away in 1784 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  2. 2
    Record Bellone Web Site

Life Timeline

1716
Birth of James Fosdick in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1784
Death of James Fosdick in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Fosdick

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England (1568) to New London, New London, Connecticut, USA (1716) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Fosdick (1716–1784) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Samuel Fosdick
Father
Susanna Turner
Mother

James Fosdick's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Fosdick PTP
1716–1784
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Fosdick's Descendants

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James Fosdick PTP 1716–1784