James Thomas LAYTON 1864–1946
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James LAYTON 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
James Thomas LAYTON was born in 1864 in Plumstead, Kent, England. In 1901, James Thomas LAYTON resided in Ilford, Ilford, Essex, England. In 1911, James Thomas LAYTON resided in West Ham, Essex, England. James Thomas LAYTON married jane elizabeth rolfe, and had children including arthur harold layton, edward layton, frances layton, james layton, jennie layton, lillian layton, mabel layton, maud emma place, sydney george layton. James Thomas LAYTON passed away in 1946 in Forest Gate, Essex, England.
Sources
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1Census 1901 England Census
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2Census 1911 England Census
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3Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James LAYTON
This ancestor line traces from Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire, England (1831) to Plumstead, Kent, England (1864) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James LAYTON (1864–1946) was born in Plumstead, Kent, England and died in Forest Gate, Essex, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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James LAYTON's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record