Who was James Robbins?

James Robbins (1678–1735) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Robbins 1678–1735

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 DEC 1678 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 15 MAY 1735 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father George Robbins

Mother Mary Maxwell

Siblings Anna Robbins, Ebenezer Robbins, John Robbins, Mary Robbins, Philip Robbins, Robert Robbins

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Immediate Family

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George Robbins

Mary Maxwell

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Biography

James Robbins was born in 1678 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of george robbins and mary maxwell. James Robbins passed away in 1735 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Birth of James Robbins in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Death of James Robbins in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Robbins

This ancestor line traces from Massachusetts, USA (1648) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1678) across 2 generations.

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: James Robbins (1678–1735) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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