James Jr (1721–1789) was born in Wilmington, Del and died in Mifflin County, PA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Huston Jr 1721–1789

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jan 1721 · Wilmington, Del

Died 3 Dec 1789 · Mifflin County, PA

Father James Huston

Mother Mary Crasford

Spouse Jane Elliott

Children Joseph Huston

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The story of James Huston Jr began in 1721 in Wilmington, Del. James Huston Jr married jane elliott, and had children including joseph huston. James Huston Jr passed away in 1789 in Mifflin County, PA.

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Birth of James Huston Jr in Wilmington, Del

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This ancestor line traces from Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah, Virginia (1659) to Wilmington, Del (1721) across 3 generations.

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: James Jr (1721–1789) was born in Wilmington, Del and died in Mifflin County, PA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Huston Jr PTP

1721–1789

Wilmington, Del