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James Washburn 1698–1741

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Washburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 6 Oct 1698 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 4 Aug 1741 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Elizabeth Leonard Washburn Crossman
Children Ebenezer Crossman, Jonah Washburn, Mary Washburn King, Reuben Crossman, Simeon Crossman
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Marriages Findagrave
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Biography

In 1698, James Washburn entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. James Washburn married elizabeth leonard washburn crossman, and had children including ebenezer crossman, jonah washburn, mary washburn king, reuben crossman, simeon crossman. James Washburn passed away in 1741 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

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    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of James Washburn in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1741
Death of James Washburn in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Washburn

This ancestor line traces from Bengeworth, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom (1620) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1698) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Washburn (1698–1741) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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.
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James Washburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Washburn PTP
1698–1741
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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James Washburn's Descendants

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James Washburn PTP 1698–1741