James Southworth 1735–1811
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Southworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James Southworth 1735–1811
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Southworth began in 1735 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts. James Southworth married sarah drew, and had children including abigail southworth, james southworth, jedediah southworth, john southworth, nathan southworth, sarah southworth, thomas southworth. James Southworth passed away in 1811 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Southworth
This ancestor line traces from England (1480) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1735) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Southworth (1735–1811) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 (A) 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 8 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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Related Records
James Southworth's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record