James Seamans 1699–1757
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James Seamans 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Seamans 1699–1757
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Seamans was born in 1699 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas seamans and susannah salisbury. James Seamans married tabitha wood, and had children including caleb seamans, freelove seamans, hannah seamans, james seamans, jonathan seamans, mary seamans, noah seamans, tabitha seamans, thomas iv seamans sar. James Seamans passed away in 1757 in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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7Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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8Record FamilySearch Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Seamans
This ancestor line traces from Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1662) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1699) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Seamans (1699–1757) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 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.
- 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.
Related Records
James Seamans's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record