YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Wales 1796–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1796

Birth Location: North Down, Kent, England

Death Date: 2 JUN 1882

Death Location: St. John, Margate, Kent, England

Father: James Wales

Mother: Elizabeth Fowler

Spouse(s): Esther Jarman

Children(s): Hannah Whales

The story of James Wales began in 1796 in North Down, Kent, England. In 1841, James Wales resided in St John The Baptist Margate, Kent, England. In 1851, James Wales resided in Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England. James Wales married Esther Jarman, and had children including Hannah Whales. James Wales passed away in 1882 in St. John, Margate, Kent, England.

Find more search results for James Wales
JW

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:
A
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 Wales began in 1796 in North Down, Kent, England.
  • In 1841, James Wales resided in St John The Baptist Margate, Kent, England.
  • In 1851, James Wales resided in Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England.
  • James Wales married Esther Jarman, and had children including Hannah Whales.
  • James Wales passed away in 1882 in St. John, Margate, Kent, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wales
1769–1795
Birth Location: –
JW
Elizabeth Fowler
1771–
Birth Location: –
EF

Spouses(s)

Esther Jarman
1807–1888
Birth Location: Margate, Kent, England
EJ

Children(s)

Hannah Whales
1848–1880
Birth Location: Margate Kent England
HW

James Wales's Ancestors

Self
James Wales
1796–1882
Birth Place: North Down, Kent, England
Parents
James Wales
1769–1795
Elizabeth Fowler
1771–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Wales's Descendants

1.
JW
James Wales (ABT 1796–2 JUN 1882) m. Esther Jarman (29 MAR 1807–21 NOV 1888)
  1. 1. Hannah Whales 1848–1880 m. Stephen Wales 1843–1926
    1. 1. Great (Grandma) East 1877–1959 m. Great (Grandpa) East 1875–1947
      1. 1. Grandma 1905–1990 m. Grandpa 1901–1979
        1. 1. Dad 1927–2011 m. Mam 1940–2025

James Wales's Timeline

8 Records

1796
ABT 1796
Birth of James Wales in North Down, Kent, England
North Down, Kent, England
1841
1841
Age 45
James Wales resided here in St John The Baptist Margate, Kent, England
St John The Baptist Margate, Kent, England
1851
1851
Age 55
James Wales resided here in Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England
Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England
1861
1861
Age 65
James Wales resided here in Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England
Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England
1871
1871
Age 75
James Wales resided here in St John, Kent, England
St John, Kent, England
1881
1881
Age 85
James Wales resided here in Margate St John Baptist, Kent, England
Margate St John Baptist, Kent, England
1882
April 1882
Age 86
Death of James Wales in Thanet, Kent
Thanet, Kent
1882
2 JUN 1882
Age 86
Burial of James Wales in St. John, Margate, Kent, England
St. John, Margate, Kent, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1796
    Event Place: North Down, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 984; Folio: 120; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341234
    [2] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 991; Folio: 10; Page: 12; GSU roll: 838723
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 534; Folio: 7; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542656
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1629; Folio: 497; Page: 5; GSU roll: 193530
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [6] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 468; Book: 6; Civil Parish: St John The Baptist Margate; County: Kent; Enumeration District: 22; Folio: 48; Page: 2; Line: 21; GSU roll: 306863

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1882
    Event Place: Thanet, Kent
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: St John The Baptist Margate, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 468; Book: 6; Civil Parish: St John The Baptist Margate; County: Kent; Enumeration District: 22; Folio: 48; Page: 2; Line: 21; GSU roll: 306863

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1629; Folio: 497; Page: 5; GSU roll: 193530

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Margate St John the Baptist, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 534; Folio: 7; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542656

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St John, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 991; Folio: 10; Page: 12; GSU roll: 838723

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Margate St John Baptist, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 984; Folio: 120; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341234

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 JUN 1882
    Event Place: St. John, Margate, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
Find more search results for James Wales

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