James Russell Sr 1681–1748
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Sr 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Sr 1681–1748
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Russell Sr was born in 1681 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joanna king cutler. James Russell Sr married mary mercy howe, and had children including jemima russell. James Russell Sr passed away in 1748 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Sr
This ancestor line traces from Aston Clinton, Buckingham, England (1500) to Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1681) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Sr (1681–1748) was born in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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.
- 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