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James Robertson Laing 1864–1909

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Laing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Mar 1864 · Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Died 11 Apr 1909 · Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Father James Robertson Laing
Mother Jean Bennie
Siblings Jane Elizabeth Laing, Janet Jessie Laing, John Robertson Laing, Mary Laing, William Laing
Records
Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
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Researchers connected through James Laing 1864–1909

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1864, James Robertson Laing entered the world in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, born to james robertson laing and jean bennie. James Robertson Laing passed away in 1909 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

  2. 2
    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

Life Timeline

1864
Birth of James Robertson Laing in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Birth
1909
Death of James Robertson Laing in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Laing

This ancestor line traces from Polmont, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom (1754) to Launceston, Tasmania, Australia (1864) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Laing (1864–1909) was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and died in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. 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 (A) 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

James Robertson Laing
Father
Jean Bennie
Mother

James Laing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Robertson Laing PTP
1864–1909
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Laing's Descendants

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James Robertson Laing PTP 1864–1909