Who was James Armour?

James Armour (1699–1757) was born in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Armour 1699–1757

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Oct 1699 · Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 28 Mar 1757 · Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

Children Mary Armour

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Biography

In 1699, James Armour entered the world in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland. James Armour had children including mary armour. James Armour passed away in 1757 in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Birth of James Armour in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland

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Death of James Armour in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Armour

This ancestor line traces from Bowden, Cheshire, England (1470) to Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland (1699) across 8 generations.

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: James Armour (1699–1757) was born in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 8 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.
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James Armour PTP

1699–1757

Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland