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James SPRINGER 1698–1772

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have James SPRINGER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1698 · Little Compton, Newport, RI
Died 28 Dec 1772 · Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States
Father Jonathan Benjamin Springer
Mother Elizabeth Case
Spouse Joanna Low
Children Abigail Springer, Edward Springer, James Springer, Joanna Springer, John Springer, Martha Springer, Mary Springer, Nathaniel Springer, Susannah Springer
Siblings Christopher Springer, Edward Springer, Henry Springer, Jeremiah Springer, John Springer, Lawrence Springer, William Springer
Records
Family Data Collection - Deaths Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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Researchers connected through James SPRINGER 1698–1772

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Immediate Family

Biography

James SPRINGER was born in 1698 in Little Compton, Newport, RI, the child of jonathan benjamin springer and elizabeth case. James SPRINGER married joanna low, mary wallen, and had children including abigail springer, edward springer, james springer, joanna springer, john springer, martha springer, mary springer, nathaniel springer, susannah springer. James SPRINGER passed away in 1772 in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of James SPRINGER in Little Compton, Newport, RI
Birth
1772
Death of James SPRINGER in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James SPRINGER

This ancestor line traces from Aylesham, Kent, England (1590) to Little Compton, Newport, RI (1698) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James SPRINGER (1698–1772) was born in Little Compton, Newport, RI and died in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States. 4 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, 4 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 5 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.
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.

Related Records

Jonathan Benjamin Springer
Father
Elizabeth Case
Mother

James SPRINGER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James SPRINGER PTP
1698–1772
Little Compton, Newport, RI
Parents
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Grandparents
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James SPRINGER's Descendants

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James SPRINGER PTP 1698–1772