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James Gibson 1602–1635

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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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have James Gibson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 21 Oct 1602 · Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 13 Jun 1635 · Dunfries, Dunfrieshire, Scotland
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Researchers connected through James Gibson 1602–1635

and 3 more tree owners connected with James Gibson 1602–1635

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Biography

In 1602, James Gibson entered the world in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to sir alexander gibson lord durie 1st lord durie and lady margaret gibson craig. James Gibson passed away in 1635 in Dunfries, Dunfrieshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1602
Birth of James Gibson in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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1635
Death of James Gibson in Dunfries, Dunfrieshire, Scotland
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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Gibson

This ancestor line traces from Airth, Falkirk, Scotland (1466) to Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1602) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Gibson (1602–1635) was born in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Dunfries, Dunfrieshire, 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 (B) 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 6 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 Gibson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Gibson PTP
1602–1635
Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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James Gibson's Descendants

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James Gibson PTP 1602–1635