James Shows (1846–1936) was born in Bibb, Alabama, United States and died in Swisher, Texas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Benjamin Shows 1846–1936

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1846 · Bibb, Alabama, United States

Died 31 Aug 1936 · Swisher, Texas, United States

Children Miriam Shows

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James Benjamin Shows was born in 1846 in Bibb, Alabama, United States. James Benjamin Shows had children including miriam herminaama shows. James Benjamin Shows passed away in 1936 in Swisher, Texas, United States.

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: James Shows (1846–1936) was born in Bibb, Alabama, United States and died in Swisher, Texas, United States. 3 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, 3 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Benjamin Shows PTP

1846–1936

Bibb, Alabama, United States