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James Marston Hefner 1870–1963

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Hefner 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Feb 1870 · Lexington, McLean, Illinois, United States
Died 3 May 1963 · Holdrege, Phelps, Nebraska, United States
Spouse Lois Nina Householder
Children Glenn Lucius Hefner

Researchers connected through James Hefner 1870–1963

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of James Marston Hefner began in 1870 in Lexington, McLean, Illinois, United States. James Marston Hefner married lois nina householder, and had children including glenn lucius hefner. James Marston Hefner passed away in 1963 in Holdrege, Phelps, Nebraska, United States.

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Life Timeline

1870
Birth of James Marston Hefner in Lexington, McLean, Illinois, United States
Birth
1963
Death of James Marston Hefner in Holdrege, Phelps, Nebraska, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Hefner (1870–1963) was born in Lexington, McLean, Illinois, United States and died in Holdrege, Phelps, Nebraska, United States. 2 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, 2 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.

Related Records

James Hefner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Marston Hefner PTP
1870–1963
Lexington, McLean, Illinois, United States
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Grandparents
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James Hefner's Descendants

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James Marston Hefner PTP 1870–1963