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James Richard Clarkson 1913–1999

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Clarkson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 19 Sep 1913 · Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, USA
Died 23 Apr 1999 · Tempe (Chandler), Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America
Father David James Clarkson
Mother Frances Angeline Jeffery
Siblings Opal May Clarkson, Valerie Marion Clarkson

Researchers connected through James Clarkson 1913–1999

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Clarkson 1913–1999

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Richard Clarkson was born in 1913 in Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, USA, the child of david james clarkson and frances angeline jeffery. James Richard Clarkson passed away in 1999 in Tempe (Chandler), Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1913
Birth of James Richard Clarkson in Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, USA
Birth
1999
Death of James Richard Clarkson in Tempe (Chandler), Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Clarkson

This ancestor line traces from Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland (1635) to Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, USA (1913) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Clarkson (1913–1999) was born in Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, USA and died in Tempe (Chandler), Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America. 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 8 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 Clarkson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Richard Clarkson PTP
1913–1999
Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Clarkson's Descendants

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James Richard Clarkson PTP 1913–1999