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James Pierpont 1699–1776

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Pierpont in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 May 1699 · New Haven
Died 18 Jun 1776 · New Haven, Conn
Father James Pierpont
Mother Mary Hooker (1673–1740)
Siblings Sarah Pierpont

Researchers connected through James Pierpont 1699–1776

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Pierpont 1699–1776

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1699, James Pierpont entered the world in New Haven, born to james pierpont and mary hooker. James Pierpont passed away in 1776 in New Haven, Conn.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of James Pierpont in New Haven
Birth
1776
Death of James Pierpont in New Haven, Conn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Pierpont

This ancestor line traces from Blaston, Milbourne, Leicester, England (1500) to New Haven, CT (1699) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Pierpont (1699–1776) was born in New Haven and died in New Haven, Conn. 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 (B) 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 7 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 Pierpont's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Pierpont PTP
1699–1776
New Haven
Parents
Unknown
Mary Hooker PTP
1673–1740
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Pierpont's Descendants

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JP
James Pierpont PTP 1699–1776