James McCoy 1757–1838
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James McCoy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through James McCoy 1757–1838
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1757, James McCoy entered the world in Washington, Maryland, United States, born to archibald mccoy and elizabeth blair. James McCoy passed away in 1838 in Washington, Maryland, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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3Record Maryland and Virginia Colonials: Genealogies of Some Colonial Families, Vol. I
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4Record This Was the Life, Excerpts from the Judgment Records of Frederick County, Maryland, 1748-1765
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5Record Web: Washington County, Maryland, Obituary Index, 1790-2007
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James McCoy
This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1690) to ,Washington,Maryland,USA (1757) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James McCoy (1757–1838) was born in Washington, Maryland, United States and died in Washington, Maryland, 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 3 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.
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James McCoy's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record