YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

James Ervin 1678 – 1776 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1678

Birth Location: Ulster, Down, Ireland

Death Date: 31 Jul 1776

Death Location: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Father: John Irvine\Ervin

Mother: *JEANNE (ERVIN)

Spouse(s): Elizabeth James

Children(s): JOHN ERVIN

The story of James Ervin began in 1678 in Ulster, Down, Ireland. James Ervin married Elizabeth James, and had children including JOHN ERVIN. James Ervin passed away in 1776 in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for James Ervin
JE

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
N/A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Ervin began in 1678 in Ulster, Down, Ireland.
  • James Ervin married Elizabeth James, and had children including JOHN ERVIN.
  • James Ervin passed away in 1776 in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ervin's Ancestors

Self
James Ervin
1678 – 1776
Birth Place: Ulster, Down, Ireland
Parents
John Irvine\Ervin
1660 – 1738
Kincausie, Kincardineshire, Scotland
*JEANNE (BURNETT) (ERVIN)
1665 – 1725
Orkney, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Ervin's Descendants

1.
JE
James Ervin (1678 – 31 Jul 1776) m. Elizabeth James (1686 – 1 Dec 1782)
  1. 1. JOHN ERVIN (1 January 1733 – 18 Mar 1773) m. ELIZABETH ELLISON (10 Sep 1727 – 18 Nov 1795)
    1. 1. Mary Ervin (21 Sep 1758 – 17 Feb 1785) m. John James (26 May 1757 – 12 Oct 1825)
      1. 1. Jane (Evaline) James (10 Dec 1779 – 11 Mar 1817) m. William WILSON (22 Sep 1774 – 8 May 1850)
        1. 1. Hannah (Bertie) Wilson (1797 – 1870) m. Samuel Holbrook (1787 – 1845)

James Ervin's Timeline

2 Records

1678
1678
Birth of James Ervin in Ulster, Down, Ireland
Ulster, Down, Ireland
1776
31 Jul 1776
Age 98
Death of James Ervin in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Ulster, Down, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1776
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE