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JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER 1886–1960

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES MCCARTER 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

Born 21 JAN 1886 · Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Died 19 MAY 1960 · Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Father William Billy Rev Mccarter
Mother Demaris Luranie Brackins
Spouse Mary Jane Huskey
Children Bill Mccarter, Denzil Mccarter, Estel Mccarter, Hoy Mccarter

Researchers connected through JAMES MCCARTER 1886–1960

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Biography

The story of JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER began in 1886 in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA. JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER married mary jane huskey, and had children including bill mccarter, denzil mccarter, estel mccarter, hoy mccarter. JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER passed away in 1960 in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1886
Birth of JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1960
Death of JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JAMES MCCARTER

This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1811) to Sevier County, Tennessee, USA (1886) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JAMES MCCARTER (1886–1960) was born in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA and died in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA. 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 MCCARTER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER PTP
1886–1960
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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JAMES MCCARTER's Descendants

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JAMES NEWTON MCCARTER PTP 1886–1960