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James Kelman 1705–1745

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Kelman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 07 Feb 1705 · Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Died BEF 03 OCT 1745 · Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Father James Kelman
Mother Janet Richardson
Siblings Alexander Kelman, Elspet Kelman, Margaret Kelman, William Kelman

Researchers connected through James Kelman 1705–1745

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, James Kelman entered the world in Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland, born to james kelman and janet richardson. James Kelman passed away in 1745 in Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of James Kelman in Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Birth
1745
Death of James Kelman in Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Kelman

This ancestor line traces from Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland (1600) to Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (1705) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Kelman (1705–1745) was born in Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland and died in Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland. 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.
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 Kelman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Kelman PTP
1705–1745
Mosstown, Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Kelman's Descendants

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James Kelman PTP 1705–1745