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John James (Jamestown Society) 1571–1644

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Society) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1571 · Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Died 13 Oct 1644 · Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States
Father Thomas James
Mother Isabelle Allen
Children Patience James

Researchers connected through John Society) 1571–1644

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Society) 1571–1644

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1571, John James (Jamestown Society) entered the world in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, born to thomas james and isabelle allen. John James (Jamestown Society) had children including patience james. John James (Jamestown Society) passed away in 1644 in Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1560
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in Within the 8, 000 sq. mi. Powhatan Confederation of native tribes
Marriage
1571
Birth of John James (Jamestown Society) in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1587
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage
1587
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in St. James, Priory, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1594
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in Virginia, USA
Marriage
1599
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in Plymouth, Devon, England
Marriage
1602
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Marriage
1644
Death of John James (Jamestown Society) in Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States
Death
1846
John James (Jamestown Society) was married in Pontfadog, Denbighshire, Wales
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Society)

This ancestor line traces from Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England (1506) to Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England (1571) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Society) (1571–1644) was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England and died in Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.

John Society)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John James (Jamestown Society) PTP
1571–1644
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Society)'s Descendants

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JS
John James (Jamestown Society) PTP 1571–1644