Who was James Armstrong?

James Armstrong (1822–1893) was born in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA and died in Clay County, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Houston Armstrong 1822–1893

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Aug 1822 · Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

Died 25 Feb 1893 · Clay County, Alabama, USA

Father James Reed Armstrong

Mother Mary Rachel Emmerson

Siblings Henry W Armstrong, Mary Armstrong, Narcissa Orphy Armstrong, Warren Armstrong

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Reed Armstrong

Mary Rachel Emmerson

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Children

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Biography

James Houston Armstrong was born in 1822 in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA, the child of james reed armstrong and mary rachel emmerson. James Houston Armstrong passed away in 1893 in Clay County, Alabama, USA.

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1822

Birth of James Houston Armstrong in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

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1893

Death of James Houston Armstrong in Clay County, Alabama, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Armstrong

This ancestor line traces from Goochland County, Virginia, USA (1748) to Anderson County, South Carolina, USA (1822) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Armstrong (1822–1893) was born in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA and died in Clay County, Alabama, USA. 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 (B) 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 4 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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