Who was James McCarty?

James McCarty (1867–1960) was born in Wise, Wise, Virginia and died in Wise, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Cowan McCarty 1867–1960

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1867 · Wise, Wise, Virginia

Died 26 Feb 1960 · Wise, Virginia, USA

Father Absalom B Mccarty

Mother Matilda Jane Carrico

Spouse Mary Virginia Dean

Children James Albert Mccarty

Siblings Martha Tabitha Mccarty, Matilda Elizabeth Lizzie Mccarty, Nancy V Mccarty, Samuel Gordon Mccarty, Sarah Jane Caroline Mccarty, Weldon M Mccarty, Wilson Montgomery Mccarty

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In 1867, James Cowan McCarty entered the world in Wise, Wise, Virginia, born to absalom b mccarty and matilda jane carrico. James Cowan McCarty married mary virginia dean, and had children including james albert mccarty. James Cowan McCarty passed away in 1960 in Wise, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of James Cowan McCarty in Wise, Wise, Virginia

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Death of James Cowan McCarty in Wise, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James McCarty

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Wise, Wise, Virginia (1867) across 14 generations.

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: James McCarty (1867–1960) was born in Wise, Wise, Virginia and died in Wise, Virginia, 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 (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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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