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Robert James 1737 – 1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1737

Birth Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 30 Mar 1821

Death Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Father: William James

Mother: Elizabeth Witherspoon

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In 1737, Robert James entered the world in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States, born to William "The Immigrant" James and Elizabeth Witherspoon. Robert James passed away in 1821 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Robert James entered the world in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States, born to William "The Immigrant" James and Elizabeth Witherspoon.
  • Robert James passed away in 1821 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Robert James's Ancestors

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Robert James
1737 – 1821
Birth Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William "The Immigrant" James
1701 – 1750
Wales, Oghsham, Kent, England
Elizabeth Witherspoon
1703 – 1750
Presbyterian, Drumbo, Ireland
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Robert James's Timeline

2 Records

1737
1737
Birth of Robert James in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
1821
30 Mar 1821
Age 84
Death of Robert James in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1821
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

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