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James Jordan 1597–1655 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 February 1597

Birth Location: Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 29 March 1655

Death Location: Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Father: Lawrence Jordan*

Mother: Marie Frauncis

Spouse(s): Grace Copper

Children(s): John Jordan

James Jordan was born in 1597 in Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, the child of Lawrence Jordan And Marie Frauncis. In 1644, James Jordan resided in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA. In 1655, James Jordan resided in Dedham, Suffolke, New England. James Jordan married Grace Humillity Coper Copper, and had children including John Jordan. James Jordan passed away in 1655 in Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • James Jordan was born in 1597 in Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, the child of Lawrence Jordan And Marie Frauncis.
  • In 1644, James Jordan resided in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1655, James Jordan resided in Dedham, Suffolke, New England.
  • James Jordan married Grace Humillity Coper Copper, and had children including John Jordan.
  • James Jordan passed away in 1655 in Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Jordan's Ancestors

Self
James Jordan
1597–1655
Birth Place: Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Lawrence Jordan*
1570–1625
Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Marie Frauncis
1570–1616
Lamberhurst, Kent, England
Grandparents
John (Jordan of) Gatwick
1550–1616
Saint Mary The Virgin At The Walls, Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Margery Berwick
1552–1624
Horsham, Sussex, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Anthonie (Lewkner) Frauncis
1551–1601
Harrietsham, Kent, England
Margaret ((Frauncis)) Eagles
1551–1593
St Lawrence's Jewry, London, Middlesex, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Jourdaine
1528–1587
Lady Fenner
1528–1593
Thomas Francis\Fraunceys
1513–1563
Christine Harriet
1517–1567
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Fenner
1505–1553
Lady Goring
1504–1553

James Jordan's Descendants

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James Jordan (24 February 1597–29 March 1655) m. Grace (Humillity Coper) Copper (1602–1655)
  1. 1. John Jordan 1618–1655 m. Anna Bishop 1631–1677
    1. 1. John Jordan –1728
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Dorothy) Jordan 1644–1720
    3. 3. Hannah Jordan 1648–1697 m. Izbon Wakeman –1683
    4. 4. Joanna Prudden 1639–1683 m. Thomas Chittenden 1635–1683
      1. 1. William Chittenden 1666–1738
      2. 2. Samuel Chittenden 1664–1694
      3. 3. Josiah Chittenden 1677–1759 m. Hannah Sherman 1680–1744
        1. 1. Josiah Chittenden 1710–1729
        2. 2. Abigail Chittenden 1723–1732
        3. 3. Mehitable Chittenden 1719–1721
        4. 4. Mary Chittenden 1721–
        5. 5. Joanna Chittenden 1716–1761
        6. 6. Simeon Chittenden 1714–1789
      4. 4. Mehitabel Chittenden 1675–1675
      5. 5. Thomas (Chittenden) II 1674–1722 m. Elizabeth (Woodward,) Jr. 1706–
      6. 6. Abigail Chittenden 1670–
    5. 5. John Jordan 1645– m. Deborah Jordan 1648–
    6. 6. Mary Jordan 1643–1683
    7. 7. Thomas Jordan 1648–1655

James Jordan's Timeline

6 Records

1597
24 February 1597
Birth of James Jordan in Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom
1644
22 Dec 1644
Age 47
James Jordan resided here in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
1655
Abt 1655
Age 58
James Jordan resided here in Dedham, Suffolke, New England
Dedham, Suffolke, New England
1655
29 March 1655
Age 58
Death of James Jordan in Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
1655
24 Apr 1655
Age 58
James Jordan - Probate in Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 323
James Jordan resided here in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
Fairmont, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 February 1597
    Event Place: Nonington, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 93
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1644
    Event Place: Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1655
    Event Place: Dedham, Suffolke, New England
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 March 1655
    Event Place: Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1655
    Event Place: Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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