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James Graham\Grimes 1714–1785

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have James Graham\Grimes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Mar 1714 · Down, Ireland
Died 06 May 1785 · Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Father James Graham (1676–1746)
Mother Mary Millar
Spouse Jean Foster
Children Mary Elizabeth Graham, William Graham Grimes

Researchers connected through James Graham\Grimes 1714–1785

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Graham\Grimes 1714–1785

Biography

In 1714, James Graham, Grimes entered the world in Down, Ireland, born to james graham and mary millar. James Graham, Grimes married jean foster, and had children including mary elizabeth graham, william graham grimes. James Graham, Grimes passed away in 1785 in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1714
Birth of James Graham, Grimes in Down, Ireland
Birth
1785
Death of James Graham, Grimes in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Graham\Grimes

This ancestor line traces from Farnell, Angus, Scotland or Kinnaird, Perth , scotland (1575) to Down, Ireland (1714) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Graham\Grimes (1714–1785) was born in Down, Ireland and died in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA. 3 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, 3 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 7 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 Graham\Grimes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Graham\Grimes PTP
1714–1785
Down, Ireland
Parents
James Graham PTP
1676–1746
Dougalston House, Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Graham\Grimes's Descendants

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James Graham\Grimes PTP 1714–1785