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James Stanfield 1828–1903

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 Stanfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 28 Apr 1828 · Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Died 17 Sep 1903 · Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Father Sampson Lafayette Jr Stanfield
Mother Rhoda Rachel Ellison
Siblings Cyntha Lay, Harrison H Stanfield, Hiram Paul Stanfield, Irene J Stanfield, Isham Stanfield, Lewis J Stanfield, Melton Stanfield, Rebecca Stanfield, Robert Letcher Stanfield, Sampson Stanfield

Researchers connected through James Stanfield 1828–1903

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Stanfield began in 1828 in Whitley, Kentucky, United States. James Stanfield passed away in 1903 in Campbell, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1828
Birth of James Stanfield in Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1903
Death of James Stanfield in Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stanfield

This ancestor line traces from Marden, Kent, England (1604) to Whitley, Kentucky, USA (1828) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Stanfield (1828–1903) was born in Whitley, Kentucky, United States and died in Campbell, Tennessee, 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 9 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 Stanfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Stanfield PTP
1828–1903
Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Stanfield's Descendants

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James Stanfield PTP 1828–1903