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James STARR 1676 – 1749 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Oct 1676

Birth Location: Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland

Death Date: 01 Mar 1749

Death Location: Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John III

Mother: Mary THOMPSON

Spouse(s): Rachel LAYBOURNE

Children(s): Mary STARR, Joseph Starr, John Starr, James Starr, Rachel Starr, Moses Starr, Samuel Starr, Susanna Starr

James STARR IV was born in 1676 in Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland, the child of John STARR III and Mary THOMPSON. In 1712, James STARR IV was employed in Cavan, Ireland. James STARR IV married Rachel June LAYBOURNE, and had children including Mary STARR, Joseph Starr, John Starr, James Starr, Rachel Starr, Moses Starr, Samuel Starr, Susanna Starr. James STARR IV passed away in 1749 in Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • James STARR IV was born in 1676 in Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland, the child of John STARR III and Mary THOMPSON.
  • In 1712, James STARR IV was employed in Cavan, Ireland.
  • James STARR IV married Rachel June LAYBOURNE, and had children including Mary STARR, Joseph Starr, John Starr, James Starr, Rachel Starr, Moses Starr, Samuel Starr, Susanna Starr.
  • James STARR IV passed away in 1749 in Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John III
1648 – 1737
Birth Location: Oldcastle, Meath, Ireland
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Mary THOMPSON
1649 – 1720
Birth Location: Oldcastle, Meath, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Rachel LAYBOURNE
1686 – 1762
Birth Location: Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
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Children(s)

Mary STARR
1706 – 1772
Birth Location: Carlow, Ireland
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Joseph Starr
1710 – 1790
Birth Location: –
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John Starr
1713 –
Birth Location: USA
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James Starr
1715 – 1781
Birth Location: New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rachel Starr
1718 –
Birth Location: USA
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Moses Starr
1720 – 1794
Birth Location: USA
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Samuel Starr
1723 – 1755
Birth Location: USA
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Susanna Starr
1726 – 1749
Birth Location: USA
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James STARR's Ancestors

Self
James STARR
1676 – 1749
Birth Place: Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland
Parents
John STARR III
1648 – 1737
Oldcastle, Meath, Ireland
Mary THOMPSON
1649 – 1720
Oldcastle, Meath, Ireland
Grandparents
Captain (John Carran) STARR
1620 – 1650
Meath, Ireland
Mary _____
1620 – 1690
Ashford, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
John STARR
1591 – 1646
Dorothy BAYLEY
1595 – 1649
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William STARR
1567 –
William BAYLEY
1567 – 1614
Joanna Fowle
1568 – 1614

James STARR's Descendants

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James STARR (28 Oct 1676 – 01 Mar 1749) m. Rachel (June) LAYBOURNE (07 Aug 1686 – 01 Oct 1762)
  1. 1. Mary STARR (25 Feb 1706 – 12 Jan 1772) m. Richard (RICHARDSON) II (1700 – 1765)
    1. 1. Samuel Richardson (29 Aug 1738 – )
    2. 2. James RICHARDSON (11 Nov 1739 – 11 Dec 1789) m. Martha (Hannah) Iddings (1730 – 26 Nov 1792)
      1. 1. Abigail (Olive) RICHARDSON (1760 – 1845) m. Henry (B.) IDDINGS (25 Dec 1761 – 24 Jun 1854)
        1. 1. Henry (B. IDDINGS) III (1789 – 1840) m. Lydia WILSON (1799 – 1864)
        2. 2. Nancy Iddings (1796 – Bet. 1840–1891) m. Joseph Weimer (Abt. 1794 – )
        3. 3. William Iddings (16 Jun 1797 – 1893) m. Sarah Connor (Abt. 1800 – )
        4. 4. Mary Iddings (1799 – 1862)
        5. 5. Martha (A) Iddings (1801 – 07 Dec 1858) m. Charles Vest (08 May 1811 – 10 Jan 1881)
        6. 6. Elizabeth Iddings (1802 – 1880) m. Charles Hall (Abt. 1800 – )
        7. 7. Hannah Iddings (10 Feb 1802 – 10 Nov 1858) m. Jacob (S) Walters (1804 – 1887-02-24) m. John Duncan
        8. 8. Thomas Iddings (1808 – 1890) m. Minnie (Jane) Sterling (abt 1814 – 1883)
        9. 9. Abigail Iddings (21 Mar 1811 – 1 Apr 1904) m. David Hall (1811 – )
        10. 10. Jonathan Iddings (1812 – 1860) m. Hannah Pharis (1805 – )
        11. 11. Sarah ((Sally)) Iddings (1 Nov 1817 – 27 Jun 1890) m. Samuel (Littleberry) Vest (8 Jun 1813 – 22 Sep 1890)
    3. 3. John Richardson (02 Apr 1744 – 1794)
    4. 4. Rachel Richardson (12 Jan 1745 – )
    5. 5. Mary Richardson (18 Oct 1746 – 01 Feb 1793) m. Moses Embree (08 Apr 1746 – 01 Apr 1796)
      1. 1. Rachel Embree (15 Oct 1774 – 9 Apr 1788)
      2. 2. Moses Embree (8 Nov 1779 – 20 Nov 1864)
      3. 3. John (William) Embree (19 Mar 1784 – 26 Feb 1840)
    6. 6. Richard Richardson (Aft. 1747 – )
  2. 2. Joseph Starr (19 Oct 1710 – 1790)
  3. 3. John Starr (29 Jul 1713 – )
  4. 4. James Starr (03 Oct 1715 – 13 Jan 1781) m. Ann Smith (11 Oct 1738 – 28 Dec 1833) m. Hannah Jones (1715 – 19 Feb 1765)
    1. 1. Sarah Starr (10 Dec 1751 – 1835)
    2. 2. Rachel (Jane) Starr (25 Jun 1754 – 02 Sep 1838)
    3. 3. Hannah Starr (09 Sep 1756 – 24 Jan 1826)
    4. 4. Rebecca Starr (20 Oct 1761 – 07 Oct 1859)
  5. 5. Rachel Starr (16 Apr 1718 – )
  6. 6. Moses Starr (21 Dec 1720 – 1794)
  7. 7. Samuel Starr (19 Dec 1723 – 7 Jan 1755)
  8. 8. Susanna Starr (14 Jul 1726 – Bef. 1749)

James STARR's Timeline

7 Records

1676
28 Oct 1676
Birth of James STARR IV in Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland
Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland
1712
Bef. 1712
Age 36
James STARR IV was employed in Cavan, Ireland
Cavan, Ireland
1712
Apr 1712
Age 36
James STARR IV immigrated in New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1714
1714
Age 38
James STARR IV resided here in New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1731
1731
Age 55
James STARR IV resided here in Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1748
03 Feb 1748
Age 72
James STARR IV resided here in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1749
01 Mar 1749
Age 73
Death of James STARR IV in Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1676
    Event Place: Ballyhaise, Cavan, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Proceedings of the sesqui-centennial gathering of the descendants of Isaac and Ann Jackson : at Harmony Grove, Chester Co., Pa., eighth month, twenty-fifth, 1875 : together with the family genealogy
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23848.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1668.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RB1
    [6] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [7] Millennium File
    [8] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1712; Page Number: 328

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bef. 1712
    Event Place: Cavan, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: Apr 1712
    Event Place: New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: New Garden, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1731
    Event Place: Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Immigration of Irish Quakers to Pennsylvania, 1682-1750
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
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    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1748
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Women's Minutes, 1746-1749; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: RG2/Ph/G94 2.1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Charlestown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Will Index, 1682-1819

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1749
    Event Place: Phoenixville, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [3] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [4] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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