James John Knox 1713–1795
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Knox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1713, James John Knox entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James John Knox married mary elizabeth craig, and had children including jannett a jane knox. James John Knox passed away in 1795 in Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Knox
This ancestor line traces from Belfast, County Down, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (1687) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1713) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Knox (1713–1795) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, 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 (C) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Knox's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record