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James Locke Sr 1677–1745

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

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Sr 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 2 independent trees

Born 14 Nov 1677 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Dec 1745 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Locke Dna
Mother MARY Clarke (1640–1715)
Siblings Ebenezer Locke Sr, Elizabeth Locke Markham, Joseph Locke Sr, Mary Locke, Philip Lock, Samuel Locke Sr, Willilam Jr Locke

Researchers connected through James Sr 1677–1745

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Sr 1677–1745

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Locke Sr began in 1677 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. James Locke Sr passed away in 1745 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1677
Birth of James Locke Sr in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1745
Death of James Locke Sr in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Sr

This ancestor line traces from Iver, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (1526) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1677) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Sr (1677–1745) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.

James Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Locke Sr PTP
1677–1745
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
MARY Clarke PTP
1640–1715
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Sr's Descendants

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James Locke Sr PTP 1677–1745