James Wood (1674–1694) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Wood 1674–1694

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Jun 1674 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 18 Oct 1694 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas Wood

Mother Ann Hunt Wood

Siblings Anne Wood, Ebenezer Wood, Elizabeth Waite Wood, John Wood, Josiah Wood, Mary Wood, Ruth Wood, Samuel Wood, Solomon Wood, Thomas Wood

Records

Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wood

Ann Hunt Wood

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of James Wood began in 1674 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. James Wood passed away in 1694 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1674

Birth of James Wood in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1694

Death of James Wood in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Wood

This ancestor line traces from Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorkshire, England or Alvechurch, Worcestershire, England (1537) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1674) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Wood (1674–1694) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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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