James Kay 1761–1820
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Kay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1761, James Kay entered the world in Prince William County, Virginia, born to robert kay sr and priscilla elizabeth strother. James Kay married grace elgin, and had children including mary elizabeth kay. James Kay passed away in 1820 in Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Kay
This ancestor line traces from Englefield, Berkshire, England (1490) to Prince William County, Virginia (1761) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Kay (1761–1820) was born in Prince William County, Virginia and died in Abbeville, South Carolina, 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 (C) 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Kay's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record