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James W Oswald 1833–1899

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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 Oswald in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 11 Nov 1833 · Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA
Died 6 Nov 1899 · Springhill, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Father Thomas Oswald (1790–1877)
Mother Alphise COURVAL (1811–1844)
Siblings Alphise De Courval Oswald, Daniel Stewart Oswald, Joseph Hepworth Oswald, Joseph Oswald, Lucie Oswald

Researchers connected through James Oswald 1833–1899

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Oswald 1833–1899

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1833, James W Oswald entered the world in Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA, born to thomas hepworth oswald and alphise de courval. James W Oswald passed away in 1899 in Springhill, Drew, Arkansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1833
Birth of James W Oswald in Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1899
Death of James W Oswald in Springhill, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Oswald

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1407) to Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA (1833) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Oswald (1833–1899) was born in Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA and died in Springhill, Drew, Arkansas, USA. 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 14 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 Oswald's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James W Oswald PTP
1833–1899
Woodville, Wilkinson, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Thomas Hepworth Oswald PTP
1790–1877
Midway, Liberty, Georgia, United States
Alphise de COURVAL PTP
1811–1844
Paris, Ile De France, France
Grandparents
Thomas Hepworth Oswald PTP
1790–1877
Midway, Liberty, Georgia, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Oswald's Descendants

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JO
James W Oswald PTP 1833–1899