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James Kerr (Immigrant to America) 1680–1770

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have James America) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Feb 1680 · Campbelton, Argylshire, Western, Scotland
Died 20 Mar 1770 · Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Mother Margaret Smith (1668–1696)
Spouse
Children
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U.S. and Canada, Passenger and …

Researchers connected through James America) 1680–1770

and 2 more tree owners connected with James America) 1680–1770

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Biography

James Kerr (Immigrant to America) was born in 1680 in Campbelton, Argylshire, Western, Scotland, the child of margaret smith. James Kerr (Immigrant to America) married sarah martha beall ball kerr, and had children including letitia kerr. James Kerr (Immigrant to America) passed away in 1770 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of James Kerr (Immigrant to America) in Campbelton, Argylshire, Western, Scotland
Birth
1770
Death of James Kerr (Immigrant to America) in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James America)

This ancestor line traces from , Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1643) to Campbelton, Argylshire, Western, Scotland (1680) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James America) (1680–1770) was born in Campbelton, Argylshire, Western, Scotland and died in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.

Related Records

Margaret Smith
1668–1696 · Mother

James America)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Kerr (Immigrant to America) PTP
1680–1770
Campbelton, Argylshire, Western, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Margaret Smith PTP
1668–1696
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James America)'s Descendants

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James Kerr (Immigrant to America) PTP 1680–1770