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James Thurber 1660–1736

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

5 researchers on YourRoots have James Thurber in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 5 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1660 · Stanton, Lincolnshire, England
Died 26 Mar 1736 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Thurber
Mother Priscilla Alden
Siblings Abigail Thurber, Charity Thurber, David Thurber, John Thurber, Mary Thurber, Thomas Thurber
Records
Family Data Collection - Marriages Millennium File
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Researchers connected through James Thurber 1660–1736

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Thurber began in 1660 in Stanton, Lincolnshire, England. James Thurber passed away in 1736 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of James Thurber in Stanton, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1736
Death of James Thurber in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Thurber

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England (1531) to Stanton, Lincoln England (1660) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Thurber (1660–1736) was born in Stanton, Lincolnshire, England and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 5 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.

Related Records

John Thurber
Father
Priscilla Alden
Mother

James Thurber's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Thurber PTP
1660–1736
Stanton, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Thurber's Descendants

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James Thurber PTP 1660–1736