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James Marr 1725–1791

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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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B Reliability
B
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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Marr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 3 Oct 1725 · Kittery, York, Maine, United States
Died 9 Jul 1791 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Father John Erskine
Mother Catherine Marr
Siblings Dennis Marr, Elsie Alice Marr, Gideon Marr, James Marr, Jane Marr, John Marr, John Marrs, Surplus Marr, William John Erskine Marrs, William Marr

Researchers connected through James Marr 1725–1791

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Marr 1725–1791

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Marr began in 1725 in Kittery, York, Maine, United States. James Marr passed away in 1791 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of James Marr in Kittery, York, Maine, United States
Birth
1791
Death of James Marr in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Marr

This ancestor line traces from Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1217) to Kittery, York, Maine, United States (1725) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Marr (1725–1791) was born in Kittery, York, Maine, United States and died in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, 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 (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 17 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 Marr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Marr PTP
1725–1791
Kittery, York, Maine, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Marr's Descendants

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JM
James Marr PTP 1725–1791