James Jaap (1850–1907) was born in Carnbroe and died in Newmains. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Jaap 1850–1907

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 OCT 1850 · Carnbroe

Died 25 SEP 1907 · Newmains

Father William Jaap

Mother Catherine Ramsay

Siblings Catherine Jaap, George Jaap, Isabella Menzies Jaap, Jean Jaap, John Jaap, Mary Japp, Thomas Jaap, William Jaap

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Jaap

Catherine Ramsay

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Children

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Biography

In 1850, James Jaap entered the world in Carnbroe, born to william jaap and catherine ramsay. James Jaap passed away in 1907 in Newmains.

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1850

Birth of James Jaap in Carnbroe

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1907

Death of James Jaap in Newmains

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Jaap

This ancestor line traces from Scotland, UK (Not born in Barony Parish , Lanarkshire1841 census) (1751) to Carnbroe, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1850) across 4 generations.

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: James Jaap (1850–1907) was born in Carnbroe and died in Newmains. 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Jaap PTP

1850–1907

Carnbroe