YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rachel Ann James 1855–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1855

Birth Location: Coryell, Texas, USA

Death Date: 11 Sep 1941

Death Location: Grandview,Johnson,TX

Father: Jesse James

Mother: Catherine James

Spouse(s): Henry Polson

Children(s): Rosa Polson

In 1855, Rachel Ann James entered the world in Coryell, Texas, USA, born to Jesse James And Catherine Mcilhaney James. Rachel Ann James married Henry Clay Polson, and had children including Rosa Belle Polson. Rachel Ann James passed away in 1941 in Grandview,Johnson,TX.

Find more search results for Rachel James
RJ

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

  • In 1855, Rachel Ann James entered the world in Coryell, Texas, USA, born to Jesse James And Catherine Mcilhaney James.
  • Rachel Ann James married Henry Clay Polson, and had children including Rosa Belle Polson.
  • Rachel Ann James passed away in 1941 in Grandview,Johnson,TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel James's Ancestors

Self
Rachel James
1855–1941
Birth Place: Coryell, Texas, USA
Parents
Jesse James
1830–1861
Tennessee
Catherine (McIlhaney) James
1830–1912
Tennessee
Grandparents
Isaac (Lee Bradley James) Sr
1786–1851
South Carolina, USA
Rachel Cobley
1794–1854
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel James's Descendants

1.
RJ
Rachel (Ann) James (12 Jul 1855–11 Sep 1941) m. Henry (Clay) Polson (13 April 1852–1896)
  1. 1. Rosa (Belle) Polson 1873–1920 m. Josiah (Chappel) Phillips 1860–1943
    1. 1. Frederick (Abram Jefferson) Phillips 1893–1973
    2. 2. James (Chappel Jack) Phillips 1899–1979
    3. 3. Roscoe (Pennington) Phillips 1902–1986

Rachel James's Timeline

2 Records

1855
12 Jul 1855
Birth of Rachel Ann James in Coryell, Texas, USA
Coryell, Texas, USA
1941
11 Sep 1941
Age 86
Death of Rachel Ann James in Grandview,Johnson,TX
Grandview,Johnson,TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Coryell, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1941
    Event Place: Grandview,Johnson,TX

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