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James Packard 1691–1765

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have James Packard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 2 Jun 1691 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 24 Nov 1765 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Zaccheus Packard (1651–1723)
Mother Sarah Howard
Siblings Abiel Packard, David Packard, Israel Packard, John Packard, Jonathan Packard, Sarah Packard, Solomon Packard, Zaccheus Packard

Researchers connected through James Packard 1691–1765

and 3 more tree owners connected with James Packard 1691–1765

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Packard began in 1691 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. James Packard passed away in 1765 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1909)

  2. 2
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1691
Birth of James Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1765
Death of James Packard in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Packard

This ancestor line traces from Limehouse, Stepney, Middlesex, England (1570) to Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1691) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Packard (1691–1765) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 5 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 Packard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Packard PTP
1691–1765
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Zaccheus Packard PTP
1651–1723
Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Packard's Descendants

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James Packard PTP 1691–1765