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James Osgood Rees 1855–1929

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 Rees in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 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 2 independent trees

Born 19 Dec 1855 · Marion County, Georgia, USA
Died 12 Oct 1929 · Preston, Webster, Georgia, United States,
Father Albert Singleton Reese
Mother Elizabeth C Littleton
Siblings Ida Cassandra Rees, Wade Merritt Rees

Researchers connected through James Rees 1855–1929

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Rees 1855–1929

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1855, James Osgood Rees entered the world in Marion County, Georgia, USA, born to albert singleton reese and elizabeth c littleton. James Osgood Rees passed away in 1929 in Preston, Webster, Georgia, United States,.

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Life Timeline

1855
Birth of James Osgood Rees in Marion County, Georgia, USA
Birth
1929
Death of James Osgood Rees in Preston, Webster, Georgia, United States,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Rees

This ancestor line traces from Pabenham, Cambridgeshire, England (1335) to Marion County, Georgia, USA (1855) across 18 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Rees (1855–1929) was born in Marion County, Georgia, USA and died in Preston, Webster, Georgia, United States,. 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 18 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 Rees's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Osgood Rees PTP
1855–1929
Marion County, Georgia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Rees's Descendants

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James Osgood Rees PTP 1855–1929