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James Weeden 1585–1673

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have James Weeden 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: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through James Weeden 1585–1673

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

James Weeden was born in 1585 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, the child of richard weeden and jane joan holyman. James Weeden had children including william weeden. James Weeden passed away in 1673 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record English Origins of New England Families, Vol. III

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  7. 7
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  8. 8
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  9. 9
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  10. 10
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  12. 12
    Record The Planters of the Commonwealth in Massachusetts

  13. 13
    Burial Records New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial

  14. 14
    Church Records Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1585
Birth of James Weeden in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1673
Death of James Weeden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Weeden

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1541) to Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1585) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Weeden (1585–1673) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 12 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, 12 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 Weeden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Weeden PTP
1585–1673
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Weeden's Descendants

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JW
James Weeden PTP 1585–1673