YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sarah J A Rakestraw James 1812–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: Jul 1880

Death Location: Douglas or Cherokee, Georgia, USA

Father: Sarah Tuck

Mother: Jesse Rakestraw

Spouse(s):

Children(s): John James, Mary Wallace, Frances James

In 1812, Sarah J A Rakestraw James entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Sarah Sally Tuck And Jesse Rakestraw. Sarah J A Rakestraw James had children including Frances James, John Watson James, Mary Jane Janie James Wallace. Sarah J A Rakestraw James passed away in 1880 in Douglas or Cherokee, Georgia, USA.

Find more search results for Sarah James
SJ

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

  • In 1812, Sarah J A Rakestraw James entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Sarah Sally Tuck And Jesse Rakestraw.
  • Sarah J A Rakestraw James had children including Frances James, John Watson James, Mary Jane Janie James Wallace.
  • Sarah J A Rakestraw James passed away in 1880 in Douglas or Cherokee, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sarah Tuck
1758–1840
Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
ST
Jesse Rakestraw
1752–1836
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
JR

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John James
1828–1880
Birth Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
JJ
Mary Wallace
1831–1923
Birth Location: Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
MW
Frances James
1841–1916
Birth Location: Cobb County, Georgia, USA
FJ

Sarah James's Ancestors

Self
Sarah James
1812–1880
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Sarah "Sally" Tuck
1758–1840
Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Jesse Rakestraw
1752–1836
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah James's Descendants

1.
SJ
Sarah (J A Rakestraw) James (1812–Jul 1880)
  1. 1. John (Watson) James 1828–1880 m. Sarah (C) Rakestraw 1830–
    1. 1. Ezra JAMES 1853–1920 m. Caroline ("Carrie") Chandler 1848–1888 m. Ida (Regina) Bennet 1871–
      1. 1. Patmon James 1884–1974 m. Ethel (Archila Carter) James 1889–1957
        1. 1. Percy (Taylor) James 1914–1969 m. Elnora (Harris) James 1921–1997 m. Elma (Lee) Fry 1920–2012
        2. 2. Fredrick (L) James 1918–
        3. 3. Norma (June) James 1923–2012
        4. 4. Carolyn (A james) Quekemeyer 1907–1998
        5. 5. Charles (Edward) James 1915–1988
        6. 6. Minnie (R L) James 1910–
        7. 7. June (Haire) James 1923–2012
      2. 2. Cora James 1909–
      3. 3. Lonzo (W) James 1908–1991
      4. 4. Buena James 1899–
      5. 5. Horace (Ezra) James 1898–1981
      6. 6. Minnie (L.) JAMES 1879–
    2. 2. John (Andrew) James 1861–1950
      1. 1. Charles (Watson) James 1893–1976
        1. 1. John (Benjamin) James 1921–1990
      2. 2. Dorothy (Lee) James 1903–1989
        1. 1. Gordon (Thompson) Brown 1926–2001
      3. 3. Nellie (R) James 1905–1990
      4. 4. Roland (Granville) James 1908–1979
    3. 3. Noah (Lee) James 1868–1921
      1. 1. Noah (Ruben) James 1896–1969
        1. 1. Clifford (Dale James) Sr. 1926–2001
      2. 2. Eva (Edna) James 1902–1948
        1. 1. Glenn (Arthur) Morris 1922–1996
  2. 2. Mary (Jane "Janie" James) Wallace 1831–1923
    1. 1. John (Glenn Asberry) Wallace 1849–1933
      1. 1. James (Wiley) Wallace 1880–1956
        1. 1. Rosco ("Ross" David) Wallace 1910–1999
    2. 2. Sarah (E. Ann "Sally") Wallace 1870–1963
      1. 1. Luther (Bishop) Martin 1900–1959
        1. 1. Garland (Bishop) Martin 1921–2010
  3. 3. Frances James 1841–1916
    1. 1. Marion (Dean) Baughcum 1852–1940
      1. 1. Nancy (Gertrude) Williams 1878–1957
        1. 1. Julia (Pauline) Williams 1899–1996
    2. 2. Francis ("Fannie" V) Crawford 1868–1928

Sarah James's Timeline

2 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Sarah J A Rakestraw James in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1880
Jul 1880
Age 68
Death of Sarah J A Rakestraw James in Douglas or Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Douglas or Cherokee, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1880
    Event Place: Douglas or Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
Find more search results for Sarah James

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