James SINCLAIR 12th Earl of Caithness 1st of Assery 1766–1823
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Assery in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James SINCLAIR 12th Earl of Caithness 1st of Assery began in 1766 in Barrogill Castle, Mey, Canisbay, Caithness. James SINCLAIR 12th Earl of Caithness 1st of Assery married jean jane campbell, and had children including lieutenant colonel james sinclair. James SINCLAIR 12th Earl of Caithness 1st of Assery passed away in 1823 in Barrogill Castle, Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Assery
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Mey, Caithness, Scotland (1743) across 19 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Assery (1766–1823) was born in Barrogill Castle, Mey, Canisbay, Caithness and died in Barrogill Castle, Canisbay, Caithness, 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 19 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 Assery's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record