James Woods 1783–1858
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James Woods in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Woods 1783–1858
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1783, James Woods entered the world in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to jonathan woods and keziah keith. James Woods passed away in 1858 in Fruitland, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Woods
This ancestor line traces from St. Donat's Castle, Glamorgans, Wales (1454) to Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1783) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Woods (1783–1858) was born in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Fruitland, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. 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 13 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 Woods's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record