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JAMES Henderson 1708–1784

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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

6 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES Henderson 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1708 · Dunfermline, Fife, , Scotland
Died 19 May 1784 · , Augusta, Virginia, USA
Father (1676–1755)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , ,
Records
U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995 U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 OneWorldTree

Researchers connected through JAMES Henderson 1708–1784

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1708, JAMES Henderson entered the world in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, born to william henderson and margaret bruce. JAMES Henderson passed away in 1784 in, Augusta, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995

  2. 2
    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

  3. 3
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1708
Birth of JAMES Henderson in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1784
Death of JAMES Henderson in, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JAMES Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1664) to Dunfermline, Fife, , Scotland (1708) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

JAMES Henderson (1708–1784) was born in Dunfermline, Fife, , Scotland and died in , Augusta, Virginia, USA. 6 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, 6 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.
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.

Related Records

JAMES Henderson in the US Census
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JAMES Henderson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JAMES Henderson PTP
1708–1784
Dunfermline, Fife, , Scotland
Parents
PTP
1676–1755
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

JAMES Henderson's Descendants

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JAMES Henderson PTP 1708–1784