James Ridley 1718–1797
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Ridley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Ridley began in 1718 in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable). James Ridley married mary small, and had children including rachel ridley. James Ridley passed away in 1797 in Harpswell, Maine (Cumberland).
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1Record Bowdoin Maine Vital Records to the Year 1892
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Ridley
This ancestor line traces from Alkborough, Lincolnshire, England (1650) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1718) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Ridley (1718–1797) was born in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Harpswell, Maine (Cumberland). 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Ridley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record