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James Taylor 1791–1845

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Taylor 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 May 1791 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 1 Oct 1845 · Jay, Franklin County, Maine, United States of America
Father Samuel III (1750–1816)
Mother Eunice Ryder
Siblings Bathsheba Bean, Eunice Taylor, Samuel Taylor

Researchers connected through James Taylor 1791–1845

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Taylor began in 1791 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. James Taylor passed away in 1845 in Jay, Franklin County, Maine, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1791
Birth of James Taylor in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1845
Death of James Taylor in Jay, Franklin County, Maine, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Taylor

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1791) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Taylor (1791–1845) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Jay, Franklin County, Maine, United States of America. 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 Taylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Taylor PTP
1791–1845
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel TAYLOR III PTP
1750–1816
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Taylor's Descendants

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James Taylor PTP 1791–1845