James Williams 1542–1577
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8 researchers on YourRoots have James Williams 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Williams 1542–1577
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Williams began in 1542 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England. James Williams married paskes angoffe williams, and had children including hannah ann williams. James Williams passed away in 1577 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Williams
This ancestor line traces from St Columb Major, Cornwall, , England (1515) to St Columb Major, Cornwall, , England (1542) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Williams (1542–1577) was born in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England and died in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England. 8 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, 8 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 Williams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record