James VanAtta 1771–1837
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James VanAtta in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James VanAtta 1771–1837
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Immediate Family
Biography
James VanAtta was born in 1771 in Namanock, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA, the child of johannes john vanatta and margaret lydia le fevre. James VanAtta married elizabeth vanatta, hester vanatta, and had children including benjamin vanatta, calvin john vanatta, catherine vanatta, daniel vanatta, dirinda bennett, eliza vanatta, girsham vanatta, james vanatta, mary vanatta, moses vanatta, rachel cherry vanatta, samuel vanatta, thomas vanatta, william vanatta. James VanAtta passed away in 1837 in North Beaver, Beaver, Oklahoma, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James VanAtta
This ancestor line traces from Caen, Calvados, Normandie, France (1546) to Namanock, Sussex, New Jersey, United States (1771) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James VanAtta (1771–1837) was born in Namanock, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA and died in North Beaver, Beaver, Oklahoma, USA. 3 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, 3 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- 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
James VanAtta's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record