James Green (1783–1851) was born in Washington, Russell, Virginia, USA and died in Middle Fork, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Green 1783–1851

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1783 · Washington, Russell, Virginia, USA

Died 6 Oct 1851 · Middle Fork, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Father Lewis J Green

Mother Esther Elizabeth Kilgore

Siblings Elijah H Green, Elisha David Green, Elizabeth Green, Esther Green, John M Green, Lewis J Green, Mary Rutha Green, Robert M Green, Sarah Green, William Green

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Parents

Lewis J Green

Esther Elizabeth Kilgore

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Biography

James Green was born in 1783 in Washington, Russell, Virginia, USA, the child of lewis j green and esther elizabeth kilgore. James Green passed away in 1851 in Middle Fork, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.

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1783

Birth of James Green in Washington, Russell, Virginia, USA

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1851

Death of James Green in Middle Fork, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Green

This ancestor line traces from Hanley Williams, Worcestershire, England (1620) to Washington, Virginia, United States (1783) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Green (1783–1851) was born in Washington, Russell, Virginia, USA and died in Middle Fork, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. 6 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, 6 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 7 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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