Who was James Taylor?

James Taylor (1610–1698) was born in Carlisle, Cumberland, England and died in King and Queen, Virginia, United States. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 23 generations of this lineage.

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James Taylor 1610–1698

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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14 researchers on YourRoots have James Taylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1610 · Carlisle, Cumberland, England

Died 30 Apr 1698 · King and Queen, Virginia, United States

Father Thomas Taylor Ii

Mother Margaret Swinderly

Siblings Ann Taylor, Edmund Taylor, Jane Taylor, John Taylor, Margaret Taylor, Nathaniel Taylor, Phillip Taylor, Richard Taylor, Robert Taylor, Thomas Taylor, William Taylor

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Taylor Ii

Margaret Swinderly

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Taylor began in 1610 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England. James Taylor passed away in 1698 in King and Queen, Virginia, United States.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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Record Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1610

Birth of James Taylor in Carlisle, Cumberland, England

Birth

1698

Death of James Taylor in King and Queen, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Ossory, Kilkenny, Ireland (1000) to Carlisle, Cumberland, England (1610) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Taylor (1610–1698) was born in Carlisle, Cumberland, England and died in King and Queen, Virginia, United States. 14 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, 14 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 23 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.