Who was James Loomis?

James Loomis (1686–1694) was born in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Loomis 1686–1694

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Oct 1686 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Died 11 May 1694 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Father Samuel Joseph Loomis Jr

Mother Hannah Hanchet

Siblings Deliverance Loomis, Hannah Loomis, James Loomis, Joshua Loomis, Philip Loomis, Sarah Loomis, Sergt Samuel Joseph Loomis Iii

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Joseph Loomis Jr

Hannah Hanchet

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, James Loomis entered the world in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel joseph loomis jr and hannah hanchet. James Loomis passed away in 1694 in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1686

Birth of James Loomis in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1694

Death of James Loomis in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Loomis

This ancestor line traces from Yatley, England (1370) to Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Loomis (1686–1694) was born in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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