YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Langford 1708–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1708

Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America

Death Date: 1778

Death Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States

Father: Nicholas Langford

Mother: Katherine Gwynn

Spouse(s): (DNA) Lankford

Children(s): William Lankford, Thomas Lankford

The story of James Langford began in 1708 in Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America. James Langford married Dna Sarah Brown 6G Lankford, and had children including Thomas Lankford, William Lankford. James Langford passed away in 1778 in Surry, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for James Langford
JL

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:
B
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 Langford began in 1708 in Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America.
  • James Langford married Dna Sarah Brown 6G Lankford, and had children including Thomas Lankford, William Lankford.
  • James Langford passed away in 1778 in Surry, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Langford
1665–1737
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America
NL
Katherine Gwynn
1670–1737
Birth Location: Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
KG

Spouses(s)

(DNA) Lankford
1718–1782
Birth Location: Surry, Caroline County, Virginia, British Colonial America
(L

Children(s)

William Lankford
1750–1827
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
WL
Thomas Lankford
1749–1816
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, Colonial America
TL

James Langford's Ancestors

Self
James Langford
1708–1778
Birth Place: Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America
Parents
Nicholas Langford
1665–1737
Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America
Katherine Gwynn
1670–1737
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Langford) Sr
1643–1705
New Kent, Virginia, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Edward Langford
1625–1646
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Langford
1597–1665
Elizabeth Reading
1605–1655

James Langford's Descendants

1.
JL
James Langford (20 Feb 1708–1778) m. (DNA) (Sarah Brown {6G}) Lankford (1718–23 Feb 1782)
  1. 1. William Lankford 1750–1827 m. Nancy (Dickinson) (Dickerson) 1754–1851
    1. 1. Lucy (Evelyn) Lankford 1784–1828 m. Joel (George) Tilley 1782–1843
      1. 1. Edmund (Madison T "Matt") Tilley 1805–1891 m. Martha ("Patsey") Shelton 1812–1858 m. Edna Lawson 1837–1930
        1. 1. Missouri (Jane) Tilley 1865–1930 m. Samuel (Laurel) Hall 1856–1930
      2. 2. William (B) Tilley 1817–1873
        1. 1. Green (B.) Tilley 1844–1899
  2. 2. Thomas Lankford 1749–1816
    1. 1. Wesley Lankford 1774–
      1. 1. James Lankford 1820–
        1. 1. Josiah (Joseph "Joe") Lankford 1832–

James Langford's Timeline

2 Records

1708
20 Feb 1708
Birth of James Langford in Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America
Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America
1778
1778
Age 70
Death of James Langford in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1708
    Event Place: Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
Find more search results for James Langford

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