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JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH 1730–1791

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES MEREDITH in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Nov 1730 · Worfield, Shropshire, , England
Died 22 Feb 1791 · Elbert County, Georgia
Father James Meredith L
Mother Elizabeth Mary Ann Meredith Thomas
Spouse Sarah Hannah Powell
Children Rebecca Meredith Wilkins Smith

Researchers connected through JAMES MEREDITH 1730–1791

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Biography

JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH was born in 1730 in Worfield, Shropshire, England, the child of james meredith l and elizabeth mary ann meredith thomas. JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH married sarah hannah powell, and had children including rebecca meredith wilkins smith. JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH passed away in 1791 in Elbert County, Georgia.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH in Worfield, Shropshire, England
Birth
1791
Death of JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH in Elbert County, Georgia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JAMES MEREDITH

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1515) to Worfield, Shropshire, , England (1730) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JAMES MEREDITH (1730–1791) was born in Worfield, Shropshire, , England and died in Elbert County, Georgia. 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 9 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.

JAMES MEREDITH's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH PTP
1730–1791
Worfield, Shropshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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JAMES MEREDITH's Descendants

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JAMES W "Jim" MEREDITH PTP 1730–1791