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James Forsythe 1610–1676

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have James Forsythe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1610 · Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 1 May 1676 · Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Spouse Jeane Tayleor Or Taylor
Children Agnes Forsythe 10 Ggm

Researchers connected through James Forsythe 1610–1676

and 3 more tree owners connected with James Forsythe 1610–1676

Immediate Family

Biography

James Forsythe was born in 1610 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. James Forsythe married jeane tayleor or taylor, and had children including agnes forsythe 10 ggm. James Forsythe passed away in 1676 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1610
Birth of James Forsythe in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1676
Death of James Forsythe in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Forsythe

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Man, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1558) to Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1610) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Forsythe (1610–1676) was born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 4 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, 4 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 4 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 Forsythe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Forsythe PTP
1610–1676
Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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James Forsythe's Descendants

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JF
James Forsythe PTP 1610–1676