Who was James Jordan?

James Jordan (1843–1935) was born in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Thomas Jordan 1843–1935

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Oct 1843 · Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 28 Nov 1935 · Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Thomas G Jordan

Mother Mary Jane Robinson

Spouse Joanna Joan Catherine Mahar

Children Edward James Jordan, Jane Elizabeth Jordan, John Morton Jordan

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas G Jordan

Mary Jane Robinson

Spouse(s)

Joanna Joan Catherine Mahar

Children

Edward James Jordan

Jane Elizabeth Jordan

John Morton Jordan

Biography

In 1843, James Thomas Jordan entered the world in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to thomas g jordan and mary jane robinson. James Thomas Jordan married joanna joan catherine mahar, and had children including edward james jordan, jane elizabeth jordan, john morton jordan. James Thomas Jordan passed away in 1935 in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Birth of James Thomas Jordan in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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1935

Death of James Thomas Jordan in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Jordan

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1843) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Jordan (1843–1935) was born in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gasperaux, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
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