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James Taylor 1573–1667

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have James Taylor 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1573 · Hadleigh, Suffolk, England
Died 09 Jun 1667 · Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Father Elizabeth Burwell (1552–1577)
Siblings Edmund Taylor, Mary Elizabeth Taylor, Nathaniel Williams, Thomas Taylor

Researchers connected through James Taylor 1573–1667

and 6 more tree owners connected with James Taylor 1573–1667

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

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

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Life Timeline

1573
Birth of James Taylor in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England
Birth
1667
Death of James Taylor in Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Taylor

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

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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 Taylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Taylor PTP
1573–1667
Hadleigh, Suffolk, England
Parents
Elizabeth Eddings Burwell PTP
1552–1577
All, Hallows, Lombard, Street, London, Middlesex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Taylor's Descendants

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James Taylor PTP 1573–1667