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James Pleasant Joyce 1822–1893

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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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Joyce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 23 May 1822 · Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Died 13 Jul 1893 · Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, United States
Father Ambrose Joyce
Mother Celia Joyce
Siblings Elijah Clay Joyce, Elizabeth Joyce, John Perrin Joyce, Margaret Joyce, Mary E Joyce, Matilda Joyce, Nancy A Joyce, Parthany Ambrosa Joyce, Robert Joyce, Susan Joyce, Temperance Joyce

Researchers connected through James Joyce 1822–1893

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Pleasant Joyce began in 1822 in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States. James Pleasant Joyce passed away in 1893 in Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1822
Birth of James Pleasant Joyce in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1893
Death of James Pleasant Joyce in Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Joyce

This ancestor line traces from Charles City Co, VA (1695) to Rockingham, North Carolina, United States (1822) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Joyce (1822–1893) was born in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States and died in Calhoun, Gordon, Georgia, 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 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.
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 Joyce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Pleasant Joyce PTP
1822–1893
Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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James Joyce's Descendants

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James Pleasant Joyce PTP 1822–1893