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James Baxter 1512–1604

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have James Baxter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Oct 1512 · Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 29 Apr 1604 · Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
Father William Baxter (1576–1672)
Mother Mary Baxter
Spouse Agnes Kerr
Children William Baxter

Researchers connected through James Baxter 1512–1604

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Biography

In 1512, James Baxter entered the world in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland, born to william baxter and mary baxter. James Baxter married agnes kerr, and had children including william baxter. James Baxter passed away in 1604 in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1512
Birth of James Baxter in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1538
James Baxter was married in Borthwick Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1604
Death of James Baxter in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
Death
1703
James Baxter was married in Temple,Midlothian,Scotland
Marriage
1773
James Baxter was baptized in Kent, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Baxter

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Baxter (1512–1604) was born in Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland. 8 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, 8 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 1 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 Baxter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Baxter PTP
1512–1604
Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
William Baxter PTP
1576–1672
Borthwick Midlothian, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Baxter's Descendants

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JB
James Baxter PTP 1512–1604
  1. 1. William Baxter PTP 1576–1672