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James McBurnie 1835–1921

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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
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James McBurnie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 10 Nov 1835 · Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 16 Apr 1921 · York, Ontario, Canada
Father James Mcburnie
Mother Ann Thomson
Siblings Agnes Mcburnie, Anne Mcburnie, David Mcburnie, Elizabeth Mcburnie, Helen Mcburney Coupland, Helen Mcburnie, James Duncan Mcburnie, John Mcburnie, Samuel Mcburnie, Thomas Mcburnie, William Mcburnie

Researchers connected through James McBurnie 1835–1921

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1835, James McBurnie entered the world in Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to james mcburnie and ann thomson. James McBurnie passed away in 1921 in York, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1835
Birth of James McBurnie in Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1921
Death of James McBurnie in York, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James McBurnie

This ancestor line traces from Fortacres Farm, near Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland (1620) to Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland (1835) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James McBurnie (1835–1921) was born in Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in York, Ontario, Canada. 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 8 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 McBurnie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James McBurnie PTP
1835–1921
Crosshill, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James McBurnie's Descendants

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JM
James McBurnie PTP 1835–1921