James Wynn (1873–1960) was born in Bland County, Virginia and died in Bluefield, Mercer, WV. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Franklin Wynn 1873–1960

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Apr 1873 · Bland County, Virginia

Died 13 Aug 1960 · Bluefield, Mercer, WV

Father Joseph D Wynn

Mother Mahala Catherine Edwards

Siblings Betty Jane Carrie Wynn, Daisy Mable Wynn, Lou Kate Wynn, Martha Anne Wynn

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph D Wynn

Mahala Catherine Edwards

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1873, James Franklin Wynn entered the world in Bland County, Virginia, born to joseph d wynn and mahala catherine edwards. James Franklin Wynn passed away in 1960 in Bluefield, Mercer, WV.

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1873

Birth of James Franklin Wynn in Bland County, Virginia

Birth

1960

Death of James Franklin Wynn in Bluefield, Mercer, WV

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Wynn

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Bland County, Virginia (1873) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Wynn (1873–1960) was born in Bland County, Virginia and died in Bluefield, Mercer, WV. 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 (B) 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 14 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.
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