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James (John) Reed 1606–1703

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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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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Reed 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 4 independent trees

Born 16 Mar 1606 · Wendron, Cornwall, England
Died 17 Apr 1703 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Capt William Reade Reed
Mother Avis Iris Deacon Chapman
Spouse Susannah Brownell (1612–1703)
Children Abigail Reed Crozier, Alice Reed, Col John James Reed Jr Governor Of Poole England An Officer In Cromwell S Armies Fled To America In 1660, John C Reed, Mary Reed, Nancy , Thomas Reed, William Reed
Siblings Agnes Alice Reed, James Reed, Philip Reed, William Read Capt

Researchers connected through James Reed 1606–1703

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Biography

The story of James (John) Reed began in 1606 in Wendron, Cornwall, England. James (John) Reed married susannah maria pearce reed brownell, and had children including abigail reed crozier, alice reed, col john james reed jr governor of poole england an officer in cromwell s armies fled to america in 1660, john c reed, mary reed, nancy, thomas reed, william reed. James (John) Reed passed away in 1703 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1606
Birth of James (John) Reed in Wendron, Cornwall, England
Birth
1632
James (John) Reed was married in Wendron, Cornwall, England
Marriage
1640
James (John) Reed was married in England
Marriage
1656
James (John) Reed was married in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage
1660
James (John) Reed was married in Taunton, USA
Marriage
1663
James (John) Reed was married in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage
1666
James (John) Reed was married in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage
1673
James (John) Reed was married in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage
1683
James (John) Reed was married in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1703
Death of James (John) Reed in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Reed

This ancestor line traces from Wokingham, Berkshire, England (1500) to Wendron, Cornwall, England (1606) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Reed (1606–1703) was born in Wendron, Cornwall, England and died in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 Reed's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James (John) Reed PTP
1606–1703
Wendron, Cornwall, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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James Reed's Descendants

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James (John) Reed PTP 1606–1703 m. Susannah Maria Pearce Reed Brownell PTP 1612–1703