Who was James Grable?

James Grable (1832–1885) was born in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA and died in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James C Grable 1832–1885

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Nov 1832 · Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Died 23 Dec 1885 · Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA

Spouse Mary J Whittington

Children Isabelle Grable

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James C Grable was born in 1832 in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA. James C Grable married mary j whittington, and had children including isabelle grable. James C Grable passed away in 1885 in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA.

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Birth of James C Grable in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA

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: James Grable (1832–1885) was born in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA and died in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA. 3 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, 3 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James C Grable PTP

1832–1885

Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA