James Frye (1652–1734) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Frye 1652–1734

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

Born 5 Jan 1652 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 28 Sep 1734 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Lydia Osgood (1661–1741)

Children Sarah Frye

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Sarah Frye

Biography

The story of James Frye began in 1652 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. James Frye married lydia osgood, and had children including sarah frye. James Frye passed away in 1734 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of James Frye in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of James Frye in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Frye

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1500) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1652) across 5 generations.

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: James Frye (1652–1734) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 5 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.
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James Frye PTP

1652–1734

Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA