James Baxter 1512–1604
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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
Researchers connected through James Baxter 1512–1604
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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3Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Baxter
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.
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James Baxter's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record