James White (1773–1840) was born in Semley, Wiltshire, England and died in Semley, Wiltshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James White 1773–1840

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Jul 1773 · Semley, Wiltshire, England

Died 5 Apr 1840 · Semley, Wiltshire, England

Father Christopher White

Mother Ann Nanny White Nee Green

Spouse Sarah Targett

Children Patience Prudence White 2Aus 1837

Siblings Thomas White

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher White

Ann Nanny White Nee Green

Spouse(s)

Sarah Targett

Children

Patience Prudence White 2Aus 1837

Biography

The story of James White began in 1773 in Semley, Wiltshire, England. James White married sarah targett, and had children including patience prudence white 2aus 1837. James White passed away in 1840 in Semley, Wiltshire, England.

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1773

Birth of James White in Semley, Wiltshire, England

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1840

Death of James White in Semley, Wiltshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James White

This ancestor line traces from Cuxham, Oxfordshire, England (1535) to Semley, Wiltshire, England (1773) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James White (1773–1840) was born in Semley, Wiltshire, England and died in Semley, Wiltshire, England. 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 (C) 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 8 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.
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