YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Major James Giles 1629–1689 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1629

Birth Location: Challock, Kent, England

Death Date: 20 MAY 1689

Death Location: Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America

Father: Thomas Giles

Mother: Giles None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Giles

Children(s): Elizabeth Giles

Major James Giles was born in 1629 in Challock, Kent, England, the child of Thomas Giles And Giles. In 1668, Major James Giles immigrated. In 1681, Major James Giles resided in New Jersey, British Colonial America. Major James Giles married Elizabeth Giles, and had children including Elizabeth Giles. Major James Giles passed away in 1689 in Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America.

Find more search results for Major Giles
MG

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:
C
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

  • Major James Giles was born in 1629 in Challock, Kent, England, the child of Thomas Giles And Giles.
  • In 1668, Major James Giles immigrated.
  • In 1681, Major James Giles resided in New Jersey, British Colonial America.
  • Major James Giles married Elizabeth Giles, and had children including Elizabeth Giles.
  • Major James Giles passed away in 1689 in Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Giles's Ancestors

Self
Major Giles
1629–1689
Birth Place: Challock, Kent, England
Parents
Thomas Giles
–1673
England
Giles
1605–
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Giles's Descendants

1.
MG
Major (James) Giles (1629–20 MAY 1689) m. Elizabeth Giles (1635–)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Giles 1666–1720 m. William Oldham 1660–1719
    1. 1. Sarah Olden 1679–1731 m. Simon Horne 1680–1726
      1. 1. Hannah Horn 1720–1789 m. Joseph French 1715–1784
        1. 1. Lafford French 1753–1834 m. Mary (Jane) Moore 1758–1834
    2. 2. Sarah Olden 1697–1731 m. Symond Horne 1679–1725
      1. 1. Hannah Horn 1725–1777 m. Joseph French 1723–1775

Major Giles's Timeline

4 Records

1629
1629
Birth of Major James Giles in Challock, Kent, England
Challock, Kent, England
1668
1668
Age 39
Major James Giles immigrated
None
1681
From 1681 to 1689
Age 52
Major James Giles resided here in New Jersey, British Colonial America
New Jersey, British Colonial America
1689
20 MAY 1689
Age 60
Death of Major James Giles in Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America
Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1629
    Event Place: Challock, Kent, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 MAY 1689
    Event Place: Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bound Brook, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1668

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: From 1681 to 1689
    Event Place: New Jersey, British Colonial America

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