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James Proctor 1658–1709

Public Tree Person

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have James Proctor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 8 independent trees

Born 8 Jan 1658 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Jan 1709 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Proctor (1571–1647)
Mother Jane Hildreth
Siblings Dorothy Barrett, Dorothy Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Gershom Proctor, Isabel Proctor, Israel Proctor, James Proctor Sr, John Proctor, Lydia Proctor, Mary Proctor, Moses Proctor, Peter Proctor, Robert Proctor Iii, Samuel Proctor, Sarah Proctor, Thomas Proctor

Researchers connected through James Proctor 1658–1709

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1658, James Proctor entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to robert proctor and jane hildreth. James Proctor passed away in 1709 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1658
Birth of James Proctor in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1709
Death of James Proctor in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Proctor

This ancestor line traces from Kinneton, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England (1500) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1658) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Proctor (1658–1709) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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.
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 Proctor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Proctor PTP
1658–1709
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Robert Proctor PTP
1571–1647
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Proctor's Descendants

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James Proctor PTP 1658–1709