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James Jones 1679–1770

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Jones in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Sep 1679 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America, London, England, United Kingdom
Died 14 Sep 1770 · Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Captain Josiah Lewis Jones Captain Of The Miltia In King Philip S War
Mother Lydia Treadway (1649–1743)
Spouse Sarah Moore (1684–1774)
Children Aaron Jones Capt, Abigail Jones, Catherine Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Ephraim Jones, Isaac Jones Capt, James Edwin Jones Ii, Lydia Jones, Mary Jones, Sarah Jones, Solomon Jones
Siblings Anna Jones, Capt Josiah Jones, Captain Nathaniel Jones, Isaac Jones, Janus Jones, John Deacon Jones, Lydia Jones, Mary Hannah Jones, Samuel 1677 Jones, Sarah Jones, William Jones

Researchers connected through James Jones 1679–1770

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Biography

The story of James Jones began in 1679 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America, London, England, United Kingdom. James Jones married sarah moore, silence cutting, and had children including aaron jones capt, abigail jones, catherine jones, elizabeth jones, ephraim jones, isaac jones capt, james edwin jones ii, lydia jones, mary jones, sarah jones, solomon jones. James Jones passed away in 1770 in Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

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    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

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    Marriage Records Manchester, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1679
Birth of James Jones in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America, London, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1705
James Jones was married in MA
Marriage
1743
James Jones was married in USA
Marriage
1753
James Jones resided here in Weston,Middlesex,Massachusetts,New England
Residence
1770
Death of James Jones in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1770
James Jones - Probate in Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Jones

This ancestor line traces from Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1643) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America, London, England, United Kingdom (1679) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Jones (1679–1770) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America, London, England, United Kingdom and died in Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 4 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, 4 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 2 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 Jones's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Jones PTP
1679–1770
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British America, London, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Treadway PTP
1649–1743
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Sufferance Haynes PTP
1620–1682
Shaftesbury, North Dorset District, Dorset, England

James Jones's Descendants

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JJ
James Jones PTP 1679–1770 m. Sarah Moore PTP 1684–1774 m. Sarah Moore PTP 1684–1774
  1. 1. Lydia Jones PTP 1668–1718