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James Welton Winn 1833–1908

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Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Winn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 JAN 1833 · Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Died 6 JAN 1908 · Marquez, Leon County, Texas, USA
Father William Winn
Mother Nancy Wilkes
Spouse Margarett Henrietta Thompson
Children Benjamin Winn, James Balwin Winn, Margaret Ella Winn, Martha Mattie Sarah Winn, Mary Eunice Winn, Nancy E Winn, William Welton Winn, Willie H Winn
Siblings Andrew Jackson Winn, Armenta Winn, Eliza Winn, Frances Green Winn, George Alexander Winn, Hinchey M Winn, Isaac N Winn, Joseph Edwin Winn, Martha Winn, R A Winn, Ridain Winn, Thomas Allen Winn, Whited Wilkes Winn, William Winn
Records
1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census American Civil War Soldiers Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019 U.S., Civil War Soldier Records … U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Texas, County Marriages Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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Immediate Family

Biography

James Welton Winn was born in 1833 in Laurens, South Carolina, USA, the child of william winn and nancy wilkes. In 1850, James Welton Winn resided in Kemper, Mississippi. In 1860, James Welton Winn resided in Leon, Leon, Texas, United States. James Welton Winn married margarett henrietta thompson, sarah a tindal, and had children including benjamin winn, james balwin winn, margaret ella winn, martha mattie sarah winn, mary eunice winn, nancy e winn, william welton winn, willie h winn. James Welton Winn passed away in 1908 in Marquez, Leon County, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Military American Civil War Soldiers

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    Marriage Records Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019

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    Military U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

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    Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

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    Military U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records Texas, County Marriages

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    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

Life Timeline

1833
Birth of James Welton Winn in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1850
James Welton Winn resided here in Kemper, Mississippi
Residence
1860
James Welton Winn resided here in Leon, Leon, Texas, United States
Residence
1870
James Welton Winn resided here in Beat 5, Leon, Texas, United States
Residence
1880
James Welton Winn resided here in Leon, Texas, United States
Residence
1900
James Welton Winn resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Leon, Texas
Residence
1908
Death of James Welton Winn in Marquez, Leon, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Winn

This ancestor line traces from Deal, Kent, England (1563) to Laurens, South Carolina, USA (1833) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Winn (1833–1908) was born in Laurens, South Carolina, USA and died in Marquez, Leon County, Texas, USA. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 9 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.

Related Records

William Winn
Father
Nancy Wilkes
Mother

James Winn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Welton Winn PTP
1833–1908
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Winn's Descendants

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James Welton Winn PTP 1833–1908