James Washington Guy 1873–1939
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Guy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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
Researchers connected through James Guy 1873–1939
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Washington Guy was born in 1873 in Henry, Alabama, United States, the child of alidilonimus elijah guy and malinda c harper hall. James Washington Guy passed away in 1939 in Cottonwood, Houston, Alabama, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Guy
This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scottland (1394) to Henry, Alabama, United States (1873) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Guy (1873–1939) was born in Henry, Alabama, United States and died in Cottonwood, Houston, Alabama, United States. 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 15 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 Guy's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record