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James Horace Cline 1888–1974

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Cline in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Feb 1888 · , Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Died 22 Dec 1974 · Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Father James Joseph C Joe Cline
Mother Maggie
Spouse Ecca Eckie Stella Presswood
Children Arlie M Cline, Charles C Cline, Dengle Taft Cline, Junior B Cline, Opal M Cline, Stella M Cline
Siblings Carrie C Cline, Charles Dudley Shorty Cline, David B Cline, Dortha Olive Aunt Cricket Cline, Henry Ode Cline, Joseph Franklin Cline, Mary Emmaline Cline, William Edward Cline

Researchers connected through James Cline 1888–1974

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Biography

In 1888, James Horace Cline entered the world in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA, born to james joseph c joe cline and maggie. In 1900, James Horace Cline resided in Civil District 8, Monroe, Tennessee. James Horace Cline married ecca eckie stella presswood, and had children including arlie m cline, charles c cline, dengle taft cline, junior b cline, opal m cline, stella m cline. James Horace Cline passed away in 1974 in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

Life Timeline

1888
Birth of James Horace Cline in, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1900
James Horace Cline resided here in Civil District 8, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1906
James Horace Cline was married in Monroe
Marriage
1910
James Horace Cline resided here in Civil District 8, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1920
James Horace Cline resided here in Civil District 4, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1930
James Horace Cline resided here in District 3, McMinn, Tennessee
Residence
1974
Death of James Horace Cline in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Cline

This ancestor line traces from , , North Carolina, USA (1823) to , Monroe, Tennessee, USA (1888) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Cline (1888–1974) was born in , Monroe, Tennessee, USA and died in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, USA. 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 (A) 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Cline's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Horace Cline PTP
1888–1974
, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Cline's Descendants

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James Horace Cline PTP 1888–1974