Who was James Williams?

James Williams (1705–1736) was born in Isle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Bertie, North Carolina, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Williams 1705–1736

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 1 Jun 1705 · Isle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Died 21 Aug 1736 · Bertie, North Carolina, United States

Father John GGF) (1686–1755)

Mother Mary Keeling 6Th Ggm

Siblings Anne Williams, Daniel Williams, Elizabeth Henderson, Elizabeth Williams, Isaac Williams, John Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Nathaniel Williams, Sarah Williams

Records

North Carolina, Wills and Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John GGF)

1686–1755

Mary Keeling 6Th Ggm

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, James Williams entered the world in Isle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States, born to john williams 6th ggf and mary keeling 6th ggm. James Williams passed away in 1736 in Bertie, North Carolina, United States.

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Probate/Wills North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1705

Birth of James Williams in Isle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Birth

1736

Death of James Williams in Bertie, North Carolina, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Williams

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1684) to Isle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1705) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Williams (1705–1736) was born in Isle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Bertie, North Carolina, United States. 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.
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