Who was James Milnes?

James Milnes (1681–1760) was born in Ashover, Derbyshire, England and died in Ashover, Derbyshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Milnes 1681–1760

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

Born 10 May 1681 · Ashover, Derbyshire, England

Died 16 May 1760 · Ashover, Derbyshire, England

Father James Milnes

Mother Elizabeth Savage

Spouse Elizabeth Hodgkinson

Children James Milns

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James Milnes was born in 1681 in Ashover, Derbyshire, England, the child of james milnes and elizabeth savage. James Milnes married elizabeth hodgkinson, and had children including james milns. James Milnes passed away in 1760 in Ashover, Derbyshire, England.

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Birth of James Milnes in Ashover, Derbyshire, England

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Death of James Milnes in Ashover, Derbyshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Milnes

This ancestor line traces from Lumley Castle, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, England (1515) to Ashover, Derbyshire, England (1681) across 6 generations.

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: James Milnes (1681–1760) was born in Ashover, Derbyshire, England and died in Ashover, Derbyshire, 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 6 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 Milnes PTP

1681–1760

Ashover, Derbyshire, England