Who was James Withers?

James Withers (1713–1784) was born in Donegal, Ireland and died in Ridgerwood, New Jersey, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Withers 1713–1784

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Jan 1713 · Donegal, Ireland

Died 9 Jan 1784 · Ridgerwood, New Jersey, United States

Father Captain James Edward Withers

Mother Elizabeth Kate Keene Virginia

Siblings Ann Sophia Withers, Bridget Withers, Elizabeth Keene Withers, Irvine Withers, James Old Nigh Withers, Jane Withers, John Withers, Joseph Hudnall Withers, Keene Withers, Martha Withers, Mary Withers, Mary Withers Taylor, Thomas Withers, Thomas Withers, Ursula Keene Withers, William Withers Sr

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Immediate Family

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Captain James Edward Withers

Elizabeth Kate Keene Virginia

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Biography

James Withers was born in 1713 in Donegal, Ireland, the child of captain james edward withers and elizabeth kate keene virginia. James Withers passed away in 1784 in Ridgerwood, New Jersey, United States.

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Birth of James Withers in Donegal, Ireland

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1784

Death of James Withers in Ridgerwood, New Jersey, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Withers

This ancestor line traces from Crayford, Kent, England, UK (1575) to Donegal, Ireland (1713) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Withers (1713–1784) was born in Donegal, Ireland and died in Ridgerwood, 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.
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