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James Willoughby 1715–1778

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have James Willoughby 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 JUN 1715 · Pitt County, North Carolina,USA
Died 02 DEC 1778 · Pitt County, North Carolina,USA
Father
Mother
Spouse Prudence Saunders (1712–1744)
Siblings , , , ,

Researchers connected through James Willoughby 1715–1778

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Willoughby 1715–1778

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Willoughby began in 1715 in Pitt County, North Carolina,USA. James Willoughby married prudence saunders. James Willoughby passed away in 1778 in Pitt County, North Carolina,USA.

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Life Timeline

1715
Birth of James Willoughby in Pitt County, North Carolina,USA
Birth
1778
Death of James Willoughby in Pitt County, North Carolina,USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Willoughby

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States (1685) to Pitt County, North Carolina,USA (1715) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Willoughby (1715–1778) was born in Pitt County, North Carolina,USA and died in Pitt County, North Carolina,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.
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 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.

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James Willoughby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Willoughby PTP
1715–1778
Pitt County, North Carolina,USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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James Willoughby's Descendants

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James Willoughby PTP 1715–1778 m. Prudence Saunders PTP 1712–1744