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James Priestley 1686–1767 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 December 1686

Birth Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 31 May 1767

Death Location: Wibsey, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Father: James Priestley

Mother: Elizabeth Longbottom

Spouse(s): Sarah Surridge, Deborah Stott

Children(s): John Priestley, Hannah Priestley, Jonathan Priestley, Joseph Priestley, Hannah Priestley, Joseph Priestley, John Priestley, Susan Priestley, George Priestley, Thomas Priestley, James Priestley

In 1686, James Priestley entered the world in Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, born to James Priestley And Elizabeth Longbottom. James Priestley married Deborah Stott, Sarah Surridge, and had children including George Priestley, Hannah Priestley, James Priestley, John Priestley, Jonathan Priestley, Joseph Priestley, Susan Priestley, Thomas Priestley. James Priestley passed away in 1767 in Wibsey, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1686, James Priestley entered the world in Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, born to James Priestley And Elizabeth Longbottom.
  • James Priestley married Deborah Stott, Sarah Surridge, and had children including George Priestley, Hannah Priestley, James Priestley, John Priestley, Jonathan Priestley, Joseph Priestley, Susan Priestley, Thomas Priestley.
  • James Priestley passed away in 1767 in Wibsey, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Priestley's Ancestors

Self
James Priestley
1686–1767
Birth Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
James Priestley
1650–1688
Bradford, Yorks, England
Elizabeth Longbottom
1654–1721
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Jonas Priestley
1618–1932
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Sarah Hammond
1623–1640
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
John Longbottom
1633–1691
Bradford, Yorkshire, , England
Susanna Pickles
1634–
Bradford, Yorkshire, , England
Great-Grandparents
John Priestley
1575–1646
Ann Machon
1579–1673
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Priestley
1549–
Mary
1555–1624

James Priestley's Descendants

1.
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James Priestley (25 December 1686–31 May 1767) m. Sarah Surridge (1673–1725) m. Deborah Stott (1689–25 Jun 1776)
  1. 1. John Priestley 1722–1770 m. Mary Wilkinson 1724–
    1. 1. John Priestly 1759–1842 m. Sarah Smith 1763–1813
      1. 1. Ann Priestley 1797–1875 m. John Patchett 1794–1834
        1. 1. Edmund PATCHETT 1819–1892 m. Elizabeth Robertshaw 1818–1904
        2. 2. James Patchett 1834–1916 m. Mary DEARDEN 1837–1902
        3. 3. Alfred Patchett 1831–1881 m. Sarah Patchett 1837–
        4. 4. Henry Patchett 1833–1919 m. Jane Tempest 1837–1916
        5. 5. Seth Patchett 1830–1884 m. Hannah Midgley 1839–1892 m. Jane Ellison 1830–1857
        6. 6. Simeon Patchett 1826–1865 m. Alice Robinson 1825–1862
        7. 7. Nancy Patchett 1824–1847
        8. 8. Mary Patchett 1821–1824
        9. 9. Jared Patchett 1816–1834
        10. 10. John Patchett 1829–1846 m. Elizabeth WILKINSON 1837–
        11. 11. Alfred Patchett 1825– m. Sarah (- Mrs Alfred) PATCHETT 1837–
      2. 2. John PRIESTLEY 1786–1855
      3. 3. Hannah Priestley 1793–1865
      4. 4. Samuel Priestley 1795–1875
      5. 5. William Priestley 1802–
      6. 6. Mark Priestley 1799–1825
      7. 7. Isaac Priestley 1790–1791
      8. 8. Poley Priestley 1788–
      9. 9. Thomas Priestley 1805–1878
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Priestley 1846–
      10. 10. John PRIESTLEY 1785–1791
      11. 11. John Priestley 1787–1791
      12. 12. John Priestley 1785–1855
      13. 13. John Priestly –1791
    2. 2. Hannah Priestley –1754
    3. 3. Hannah Priestley –1754
    4. 4. Hannah Priestley 1755–
    5. 5. Elisha Priestley 1752–
    6. 6. Hannah Priestley 1754–1754
  2. 2. Hannah Priestley 1721–
  3. 3. Jonathan Priestley 1720–1757
  4. 4. Joseph Priestley 1723–1724
  5. 5. Hannah Priestley 1713–1783
  6. 6. Joseph Priestley 1723–1724
  7. 7. John Priestley 1725–1770 m. Sarah Smith 1763–1813
    1. 1. Samuel Priestley 1795–1875
    2. 2. William Priestley 1802–
    3. 3. Mark Priestley 1799–1825
    4. 4. Hannah Priestley 1792–
    5. 5. Isaac Priestley 1790–
    6. 6. Poley Priestley 1788–
    7. 7. Thomas Priestley 1805–1861
  8. 8. Susan Priestley 1711–1738
  9. 9. George Priestley 1713–1713
  10. 10. Thomas Priestley 1727–1755
  11. 11. James Priestley 1718–1740

James Priestley's Timeline

4 Records

1686
25 December 1686
Birth of James Priestley in Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1686
25 Dec 1686
James Priestley was baptized in Wibsey, Yorks, England
Wibsey, Yorks, England
1767
31 May 1767
Age 81
Death of James Priestley in Wibsey, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Wibsey, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1767
31 May 1767
Age 81
Burial of James Priestley
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 December 1686
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1686
    Event Place: Wibsey, Yorks, England
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1767
    Event Place: Wibsey, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 May 1767
    Record Source: Millennium File

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