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Lady Frances Emma James 1580–1648

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady James in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Dec 1580 · Glassenbury, Smarden, Kent, England
Died 8 Feb 1648 · Glassenbury, Kent, England
Father Sir Richard Martin Jeames James Esquire Baron Of Smarden
Mother Lady Frances M Bowes
Spouse Sir Thomas Roberts Baronet Roberts Of Glassenbury
Children Agnes Or Franchina Frances Roberts Robbechtsdottir, Agnes Roberts, Anne Roberts, Eliza Emma Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Frances Roberts, Frances Roberts Twin, John Roberts, Lady Ann Roberts, Robert Thomas Edward Roberts, Robert I, Sarah Roberts, Thomas Robert, Thomas Roberts Colonial Governor Of Dover, Thomas Roberts Twin, Willer Roberts, William Roberts

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Biography

In 1580, Lady Frances Emma James entered the world in Glassenbury, Smarden, Kent, England, born to sir richard martin jeames james esquire baron of smarden and lady frances m bowes. Lady Frances Emma James married sir thomas roberts baronet roberts of glassenbury, and had children including agnes or franchina frances roberts robbechtsdottir, agnes roberts, anne roberts, eliza emma roberts, elizabeth roberts, frances roberts, frances roberts twin, john roberts, lady ann roberts, robert thomas edward roberts, robert field i, sarah roberts, thomas robert, thomas roberts colonial governor of dover, thomas roberts twin, willer roberts, william roberts. Lady Frances Emma James passed away in 1648 in Glassenbury, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Lady Frances Emma James in Glassenbury, Smarden, Kent, England
Birth
1648
Death of Lady Frances Emma James in Glassenbury, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady James

This ancestor line traces from Grovely, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Worcester, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Glassenbury, Smarden, Kent, England (1580) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady James (1580–1648) was born in Glassenbury, Smarden, Kent, England and died in Glassenbury, Kent, England. 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 Lady 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lady James's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Frances Emma James PTP
1580–1648
Glassenbury, Smarden, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady James's Descendants

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Lady Frances Emma James PTP 1580–1648
  1. 1. Robert Field I PTP 1609–1675