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James I Stevens 1651–1699

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James Stevens 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1651 · Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 21 May 1699 · Atlantic Ocean, by, New Jersey, United States
Father Thomas Sr (1628–1685)
Mother Mary Fletcher (1630–1683)
Spouse Mary Stevens
Children Mary Chapman

Researchers connected through James Stevens 1651–1699

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Biography

The story of James I Stevens began in 1651 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. James I Stevens married mary stevens, and had children including mary chapman. James I Stevens passed away in 1699 in Atlantic Ocean, by, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1651
Birth of James I Stevens in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1672
James I Stevens was married in Killingsworth, Middlesex, CT
Marriage
1673
James I Stevens was married in Killingworth Settlement, Connecticut Colony, British America
Marriage
1675
James I Stevens was married in Killingsworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Marriage
1699
Death of James I Stevens in Atlantic Ocean, by, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stevens

This ancestor line traces from Caversham, Oxfordshire, England (1576) to Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1651) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Stevens (1651–1699) was born in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Atlantic Ocean, by, New Jersey, United States. 5 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, 5 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 Stevens's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James I Stevens PTP
1651–1699
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Thomas Steevens Stevens Sr PTP
1628–1685
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
Mary Clark Fletcher PTP
1630–1683
Roxbury, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Stevens's Descendants

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James I Stevens PTP 1651–1699