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James Francis 1725 – 1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1725

Birth Location: Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut

Death Date: 11 Aug 1786

Death Location: Wells, Rutland, Vermont

Father: Daniel Francis

Mother: Elizabeth Wheeler

Spouse(s): Sarah Griswold

Children(s): Joel Francis

In 1725, James Francis entered the world in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, born to Daniel Francis and Elizabeth Wheeler. James Francis married Sarah Griswold, and had children including Joel Francis. James Francis passed away in 1786 in Wells, Rutland, Vermont.

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Biography

  • In 1725, James Francis entered the world in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, born to Daniel Francis and Elizabeth Wheeler.
  • James Francis married Sarah Griswold, and had children including Joel Francis.
  • James Francis passed away in 1786 in Wells, Rutland, Vermont.

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James Francis's Ancestors

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James Francis
1725 – 1786
Birth Place: Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut
Parents
Daniel Francis
Elizabeth Wheeler
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James Francis's Descendants

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James Francis (19 Jul 1725 – 11 Aug 1786) m. Sarah Griswold (22 Jun 1731 – )
  1. 1. Joel Francis (1771 – 23 Jan 1844) m. Clarissa Colvin (1776 – )
    1. 1. Sybil Francis (1811 – 5 Jul 1838)
    2. 2. David Francis (1816 – 1871) m. Zilpha Stevens (1816 – 27 Feb 1849)
      1. 1. Abner (J) Francis (1848 – 22 Dec 1857)
      2. 2. Zilpha (A) Francis (1849 – 6 Sep 1850)
    3. 3. Mercy Francis (1817 – )
    4. 4. Hiram Francis (8 Mar 1818 – 1912)
    5. 5. Samuel Francis (11 Feb 1821 – )
    6. 6. Clarissa (S) Francis (1823 – 7 Apr 1897) m. Aaron Stevens (1808 – after 1870)
      1. 1. Emmett Stevens (30 Apr 1848 – )
      2. 2. Sybil (A) Stevens (27 Jul 1850 – 5 May 1938) m. George (H) Burton (26 Oct 1850 – 27 Jul 1913)
        1. 1. Mary (Lodema) Burton (5 Jun 1875 – 31 Jul 1937)
        2. 2. Clara (Sarah) Burton (1 Dec 1878 – 11 Mar 1978)
      3. 3. Elbert (V) Stevens (15 Dec 1853 – )
      4. 4. Laura (Rosina) Stevens (1857 – 21 Dec 1917) m. Theodore Saunders (16 May 1857 – 2 Nov 1913)
        1. 1. George (William) Saunders (9 Oct 1882 – 27 Dec 1958)
        2. 2. Clarence (E) Saunders (7 Jun 1884 – 30 Jul 1973)
        3. 3. Lena Saunders (1886 – 18 Jul 1955)
        4. 4. Carl (E) Saunders (1895 – 14 Jan 1897)
        5. 5. Harold (Theodore) Saunders (21 Dec 1897 – 7 Jun 1959)
      5. 5. Ellison (F) Stevens (16 Dec 1860 – )
      6. 6. Ella (M) Stevens (11 May 1865 – ) m. Melvin Burnham (3 Jul 1858 – )
        1. 1. Elbert (F) Burnham (May 1886 – )
      7. 7. Elmer (E) Stevens (Mar 1870 – )
    7. 7. Daniel Francis (1826 – )

James Francis's Timeline

2 Records

1725
19 Jul 1725
Birth of James Francis in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut
Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut
1786
11 Aug 1786
Age 61
Death of James Francis in Wells, Rutland, Vermont
Wells, Rutland, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1725
    Event Place: Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1786
    Event Place: Wells, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wells, Rutland, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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