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James Vernon 1751–1784

Public Tree Person

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Vernon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1751 · , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 8 Sep 1784 · Wrightsboro, McDuffie, Georgia, USA
Father Isaac Vernon Jr
Mother Hannah M Vernon Townsend
Spouse Martha Content Hussey
Children Theodate Vernon

Researchers connected through James Vernon 1751–1784

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Biography

James Vernon was born in 1751 in, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of isaac vernon jr and hannah m vernon townsend. James Vernon married martha content hussey, and had children including theodate vernon. James Vernon passed away in 1784 in Wrightsboro, McDuffie, Georgia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1751
Birth of James Vernon in, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1784
Death of James Vernon in Wrightsboro, McDuffie, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Vernon

This ancestor line traces from Rockingham, North Carolina, USA (1715) to , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA (1751) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Vernon (1751–1784) was born in , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Wrightsboro, McDuffie, Georgia, USA. 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 (C) 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 2 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 Vernon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Vernon PTP
1751–1784
, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Vernon's Descendants

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James Vernon PTP 1751–1784