James Snow (1689–1722) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Snow 1689–1722

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1689 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 Jan 1722 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Lieut Joseph Snow Sr

Mother Mary Higgins

Siblings Benjamin Snow, Deborah Snow, Isaac Snow, Jane Snow, Joseph Rudolph Snow, Joseph Snow, Josiah Snow, Lydia Snow, Mary Snow, Nathaniel Snow, Rebecca Deborah Snow, Rebecca Snow, Ruth Snow, Sarah Snow, Stephen Snow

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lieut Joseph Snow Sr

Mary Higgins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1689, James Snow entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to lieut joseph snow sr and mary higgins. James Snow passed away in 1722 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1689

Birth of James Snow in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1722

Death of James Snow in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Snow

This ancestor line traces from Greystoke Manor, Northumberland, England (1438) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1689) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Snow (1689–1722) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 9 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.
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