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James Taylor 1573–1667

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1573 · Hadleigh, Suffolk, England

Died 09 Jun 1667 · Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

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Biography

James Taylor was born in 1573 in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, the child of thomas james taylor i and elizabeth eddings burwell. James Taylor passed away in 1667 in Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, United States.

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1573

Birth of James Taylor in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England

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Death of James Taylor in Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England or, Ireland (1480) to Hadleigh, Suffolk, England (1573) across 4 generations.

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: James Taylor (1573–1667) was born in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England and died in Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, United States. 7 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, 7 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.
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James Taylor PTP

1573–1667

Hadleigh, Suffolk, England