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James HOLLIS 1712–1798

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have James HOLLIS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1712 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Dec 1798 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Hollis (1664–1718)
Mother Mary Yardley
Siblings Dorothy Hollis, Elizabeth Hollis, Hannah Hollis, John Hollis, Mary Hollis, Sarah Hollis, Thomas Hollis

Researchers connected through James HOLLIS 1712–1798

and 2 more tree owners connected with James HOLLIS 1712–1798

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James HOLLIS began in 1712 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. James HOLLIS passed away in 1798 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1712
Birth of James HOLLIS in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1798
Death of James HOLLIS in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James HOLLIS

This ancestor line traces from Norfield, Shropshire, ENGLAND (1650) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1712) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James HOLLIS (1712–1798) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 3 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 HOLLIS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James HOLLIS PTP
1712–1798
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Hollis PTP
1664–1718
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Hollis PTP
1664–1718
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James HOLLIS's Descendants

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James HOLLIS PTP 1712–1798