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James Lewis 1632–1713

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1632 · East Greenwich, Kent, England

Died 04 Oct 1713 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father George Lewis

Mother Sarah Jenkins

Siblings Edward Lewis, Ephraim Lewis, George Lewis Iv, Jabez Lewis, John Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Mary Lewis, Nathanial Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Thomas Lewis

Records

Millennium File

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Lewis

Sarah Jenkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1632, James Lewis entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, England, born to george lewis and sarah jenkins. James Lewis passed away in 1713 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1632

Birth of James Lewis in East Greenwich, Kent, England

Birth

1713

Death of James Lewis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1540) to East Greenwich, Kent, England (1632) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Lewis (1632–1713) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, England and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 4 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.