James Mason (1525–1565) was born in Freston, Suffolk, England and died in Blakeney, Norfolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Mason 1525–1565

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

Born 14 Jun 1525 · Freston, Suffolk, England

Died 20 Jul 1565 · Blakeney, Norfolk, England

Father William Mason

Mother Lady Elizabeth Mason

Spouse Kanterine Katheren Taylor Taylour

Children Margaret Mason

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Mason

Lady Elizabeth Mason

Spouse(s)

Kanterine Katheren Taylor Taylour

Children

Margaret Mason

Biography

In 1525, James Mason entered the world in Freston, Suffolk, England, born to william mason and lady elizabeth mason. James Mason married kanterine katheren taylor taylour, and had children including margaret alice mason. James Mason passed away in 1565 in Blakeney, Norfolk, England.

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Birth of James Mason in Freston, Suffolk, England

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1565

Death of James Mason in Blakeney, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Mason

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1500) to Freston, Suffolk, England (1525) across 2 generations.

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: James Mason (1525–1565) was born in Freston, Suffolk, England and died in Blakeney, Norfolk, 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 (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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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