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Rebecca James 1721–1740 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1721

Birth Location: Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Death Date: 06 FEBRUARY 1740

Death Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John James

Mother: Elizabeth Davis

Spouse(s): Samuel Griscomb

Children(s): Abigail Griscom, Joseph Griscom, William Griscom, Sarah Griscom, George Griscom, Deborah Griscom, Rebecca Griscom, Samuel Griscom, Rachel Griscom, Susannah Griscom, Ann Griscom, Hannah Griscom, Elizabeth Griscomb, Martha Griscom, Sarah Griscom

In 1721, Rebecca James entered the world in Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales, born to John O James And Elizabeth Davis. Rebecca James married Samuel Griscomb, and had children including Abigail Griscom, Ann Griscom, Caroline Griscom, Deborah Griscom, Elizabeth Griscomb, George Griscom, Hannah Griscom, Joseph Griscom, Martha Griscom, Rachel Griscom, Rebecca Griscom, Samuel Griscom, Sarah Griscom, Susannah Griscom, William Griscom. Rebecca James passed away in 1740 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1721, Rebecca James entered the world in Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales, born to John O James And Elizabeth Davis.
  • Rebecca James married Samuel Griscomb, and had children including Abigail Griscom, Ann Griscom, Caroline Griscom, Deborah Griscom, Elizabeth Griscomb, George Griscom, Hannah Griscom, Joseph Griscom, Martha Griscom, Rachel Griscom, Rebecca Griscom, Samuel Griscom, Sarah Griscom, Susannah Griscom, William Griscom.
  • Rebecca James passed away in 1740 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rebecca James's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca James
1721–1740
Birth Place: Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Parents
John O James
1665–1749
South Whales, Pembrokeshire, , Wales
Elizabeth Davis
1665–1775
England
Grandparents
Benjamin (Hickman) Jones
1750–
Ann Buffington
1754–1822
Chester, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Francis Hickman
1717–
Elizabeth Stroud
1630–1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca James's Descendants

1.
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Rebecca James (1721–06 FEBRUARY 1740) m. Samuel Griscomb (1717–15 SEPTEMBER 1793)
  1. 1. Abigail Griscom 1759–1762
  2. 2. Joseph Griscom 1759–1762
  3. 3. William Griscom 1748–1749
  4. 4. Sarah Griscom 1749–1785
  5. 5. George Griscom 1761–1835
  6. 6. Deborah Griscom 1742–1793
  7. 7. Rebecca Griscom 1746–1798
  8. 8. Samuel Griscom 1753–1756
  9. 9. Rachel Griscom 1762–1825
  10. 10. Susannah Griscom 1744–1788
  11. 11. Ann Griscom 1757–1759
  12. 12. Hannah Griscom 1755–1836
  13. 13. Elizabeth Griscomb 1752–1836 m. joseph ashburn 1782–1782 m. john ross 1712–1776 m. John (Claypoole Second) Lieutenant 1752–1817 m. edward (john) williams 1761–1826 m. james henry 1752–1776
    1. 1. Jane Canby 1792–1873 m. Caleb (Harlan) Canby 1789–1852
      1. 1. george canby –1907
      2. 2. Catharine Balduston 1819–1884 m. Lloyd Balduston 1818–1907
        1. 1. G (Egerton B) Balderston 1846–1907 m. A (Myra) Balderson 1855–1943
  14. 14. Martha Griscom 1754–1757
  15. 15. Sarah Griscom 1745–1747

Rebecca James's Timeline

7 Records

1721
1721
Birth of Rebecca James in Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales
1721
1721
Birth of Rebecca James
None
1740
06 FEBRUARY 1740
Age 19
Death of Rebecca James in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
1769
1769
Age 48
Rebecca James resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1783
1783
Age 62
Rebecca James resided here in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 69
Rebecca James resided here in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1793
21 SEPTEMBER 1793
Age 72
Death of Rebecca James in New Britain, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
New Britain, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1721
    Event Place: Riddillyn, Pembrokeshire, Wales
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births and Deaths, 1754-1806; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1721

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Source Citation: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 332

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 336

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 184; Image: 499; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia
    Record Source: New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births and Deaths, 1754-1806; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 SEPTEMBER 1793
    Event Place: New Britain, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births and Deaths, 1754-1806; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 FEBRUARY 1740
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births and Deaths, 1754-1806; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes

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