Who was James Hollingsworth?

James Hollingsworth (1714–1763) was born in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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James Hollingsworth 1714–1763

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 02 Feb 1714 · Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 05 Mar 1763 · Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Valentine Hollingsworth

Mother Elizabeth Heald

Siblings Elizabeth Hollingsworth, Rachel Hollingsworth, Sarah Hollingsworth, Valentine Hollingsworth Iii

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Valentine Hollingsworth

Elizabeth Heald

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Biography

James Hollingsworth was born in 1714 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of valentine hollingsworth and elizabeth heald. James Hollingsworth passed away in 1763 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Birth of James Hollingsworth in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

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Death of James Hollingsworth in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hollingsworth

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1547) to Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (1714) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Hollingsworth (1714–1763) was born in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, 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 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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