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James SOUTHAM 1709–1780

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James SOUTHAM in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 22 Apr 1709 · Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England
Died 26 Apr 1780 · Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England
Father James Southam
Mother Elizabeth
Spouse Hannah How (1708–1749)
Children Ann Southam Evans
Siblings Elizabeth Southam, Hannah Southam, Kezia Southam, Mary Southam, Sarah Southam, Thomas Southam

Researchers connected through James SOUTHAM 1709–1780

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1709, James SOUTHAM entered the world in Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England, born to james southam and elizabeth. James SOUTHAM married hannah how, and had children including ann southam evans. James SOUTHAM passed away in 1780 in Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1709
Birth of James SOUTHAM in Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England
Birth
1780
Death of James SOUTHAM in Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James SOUTHAM

This ancestor line traces from Wardington, Oxfordshire, England (1604) to Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England (1709) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James SOUTHAM (1709–1780) was born in Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England and died in Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England. 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

James SOUTHAM's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James SOUTHAM PTP
1709–1780
Great Bourton, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James SOUTHAM's Descendants

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James SOUTHAM PTP 1709–1780 m. Hannah How PTP 1708–1749