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James Magnus Johnston Captain 1911–1998

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Captain 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Aug 1911 · Ayres of Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Died 11 Jan 1998 · Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
Spouse Agnes Grace Hay
Children Elma Johnston, Jemima Agnes Elizabeth Johnston, Jessie Johnston

Researchers connected through James Captain 1911–1998

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Biography

In 1911, James Magnus Johnston Captain entered the world in Ayres of Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland. James Magnus Johnston Captain married agnes grace hay, and had children including elma johnston, jemima agnes elizabeth johnston, jessie johnston. James Magnus Johnston Captain passed away in 1998 in Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.

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1911
Birth of James Magnus Johnston Captain in Ayres of Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Birth
1998
Death of James Magnus Johnston Captain in Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Captain (1911–1998) was born in Ayres of Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland and died in Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick, Shetland, 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 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.

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James Captain's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Magnus Johnston Captain PTP
1911–1998
Ayres of Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
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James Captain's Descendants

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James Magnus Johnston Captain PTP 1911–1998