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James Bruce of Airth 1530–1551

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have James Airth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1530 · Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 14 Aug 1551 · Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Father Sir Robert Bruce Of Airth
Mother Janet Forrester Of Carden
Siblings Charles Bruce, Helen Bruce, Jeanette Janet Robertson Ruthven, John Bruce, Marjorie Bruce, Sir William Of Airth Bruce, William Iv Earl Of Muir Elgin Robertson, William Robertson 12Th Of Struan 8Th Chief Of Clan Donnachaidh

Researchers connected through James Airth 1530–1551

and 9 more tree owners connected with James Airth 1530–1551

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Bruce of Airth began in 1530 in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland. James Bruce of Airth passed away in 1551 in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1530
Birth of James Bruce of Airth in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1551
Death of James Bruce of Airth in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Airth

This ancestor line traces from Dol de Bretagne, Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France (1005) to Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1530) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Airth (1530–1551) was born in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

James Airth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Bruce of Airth PTP
1530–1551
Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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James Airth's Descendants

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James Bruce of Airth PTP 1530–1551