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James Willson 1713–1777

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
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have James Willson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1713 · Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Died 26 AUG 1777 · Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Father Samuel Wilson (1658–1729)
Mother Hester Overton
Siblings Ann Willson, Elizabeth Wilson, Esther Willson, Gabriel Willson, John Willson, Lundy Willson, Mary Willson, Robert Willson, Samuel Willson, Samuel Wilson, Sarah Willson

Researchers connected through James Willson 1713–1777

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1713, James Willson entered the world in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, born to samuel wilson and hester overton. James Willson passed away in 1777 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of James Willson in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1777
Death of James Willson in Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Willson

This ancestor line traces from Eastcott, North, Hamptonshire, England (1590) to Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States (1713) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Willson (1713–1777) was born in Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States and died in Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States. 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 5 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 Willson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Willson PTP
1713–1777
Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Samuel Wilson PTP
1658–1729
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wilson PTP
1639–1687
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Willson's Descendants

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James Willson PTP 1713–1777