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James Sinnett 1770–1838

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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Sinnett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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, with linked records

Born 11 Dec 1770 · Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Died 09 Oct 1838 · Orrs Island, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Father Michael Sinnett
Mother Mary Molly Ward
Spouse Susan Teal
Siblings Mary Sinnett, Stephen Sinnett
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Web: Maine, Find A Grave … U.S., Family History Books
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Susan Teal
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1770, James Sinnett entered the world in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States, born to michael sinnett and mary molly ward. James Sinnett married susan teal. James Sinnett passed away in 1838 in Orrs Island, Cumberland County, Maine, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Burial Records Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1770
Birth of James Sinnett in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Birth
1838
Death of James Sinnett in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Sinnett

This ancestor line traces from England (1546) to Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States (1770) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Sinnett (1770–1838) was born in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States and died in Orrs Island, Cumberland County, Maine, USA. 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.
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Related Records

Michael Sinnett
Father
Mary Molly Ward
Mother

James Sinnett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Sinnett PTP
1770–1838
Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Sinnett's Descendants

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JS
James Sinnett PTP 1770–1838