Who was James Ovenden?

James Ovenden (1614–1690) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Rotherfield, Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Ovenden 1614–1690

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

Born 04 Dec 1614 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England

Died 07 Jul 1690 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England

Father William Ovenden (1575–1615)

Mother Jane Samson Ovenden

Spouse Mary Ovenden

Children Mary Ovenden

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James Ovenden was born in 1614 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England, the child of william ovenden and jane samson ovenden. James Ovenden married mary ovenden, and had children including mary ovenden. James Ovenden passed away in 1690 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England.

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Birth of James Ovenden in Rotherfield, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Ovenden

This ancestor line traces from Burwash, Sussex, England (1520) to Rotherfield, Sussex,England (1614) across 4 generations.

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: James Ovenden (1614–1690) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Rotherfield, Sussex, 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Ovenden PTP

1614–1690

Rotherfield, Sussex, England