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Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James ,the Elder 1712–1782

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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
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Elder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 12 Oct 1712 · Elk Run, St Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, VERSUS Culpeper, VA
Died 17 Dec 1782 · Fox Mountain, Culpeper /VERSUS DEATH 7th DEC 1782; County, Virginia, USA
Children Captain Joseph James Fifer Continental Troops

Researchers connected through Joseph Elder 1712–1782

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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1712, Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James,the Elder entered the world in Elk Run, St Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, VERSUS Culpeper, VA. Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James,the Elder had children including captain joseph james fifer continental troops. Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James,the Elder passed away in 1782 in Fox Mountain, Culpeper /VERSUS DEATH 7th DEC 1782; County, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1712
Birth of Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James,the Elder in Elk Run, St Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, VERSUS Culpeper, VA
Birth
1782
Death of Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James,the Elder in Fox Mountain, Culpeper /VERSUS DEATH 7th DEC 1782; County, Virginia, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Elder (1712–1782) was born in Elk Run, St Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, VERSUS Culpeper, VA and died in Fox Mountain, Culpeper /VERSUS DEATH 7th DEC 1782; County, Virginia, USA. 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.
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Joseph Elder's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Joseph Thomas "versus Thomas Joseph" James ,the Elder PTP
1712–1782
Elk Run, St Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, VERSUS Culpeper, VA
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Joseph Elder's Descendants