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James Grey 1659–1729

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have James Grey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jun 1659 · Lockerley, Hampshire, England
Died 14 Oct 1729 · East Tytherley, Hampshire, England
Father Edward Grey
Mother Mary Ann Grey
Spouse Mary Grey
Children Alexander Grey Gray, Amy Ame Grey, Edward Grey, Hannah Grey, James Grey, Jemima Grey, Joyce Grey, Martha Grey, Mary Grey

Researchers connected through James Grey 1659–1729

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Grey 1659–1729

Biography

The story of James Grey began in 1659 in Lockerley, Hampshire, England. James Grey married mary grey, and had children including alexander grey gray, amy ame grey, edward grey, hannah grey, james grey, jemima grey, joyce grey, martha grey, mary grey. James Grey passed away in 1729 in East Tytherley, Hampshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  4. 4
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  6. 6
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  8. 8
    Baptism Records Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms

  9. 9
    Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of James Grey in Lockerley, Hampshire, England
Birth
1659
James Grey was baptized in Lockerley,Hampshire,England
Baptism
1729
Death of James Grey in East Tytherley, Hampshire, England
Death
1885
James Grey was baptized in Barking, Essex, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Grey

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Grey (1659–1729) was born in Lockerley, Hampshire, England and died in East Tytherley, Hampshire, England. 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 (A) 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.
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.

James Grey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Grey PTP
1659–1729
Lockerley, Hampshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Grey's Descendants

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James Grey PTP 1659–1729