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James Andrew McClure 1685–1754

Public Tree Person

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James McClure in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 12 Mar 1685 · Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
Died 15 MAY 1754 · Timber Ridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Spouse Agnes Elizabeth Mctavish Steele Mcclure
Children Andrew Mcclary Mcclure Sr Revolutionary War Veteran And Farmer

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Biography

In 1685, James Andrew McClure entered the world in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland. James Andrew McClure married agnes elizabeth mctavish steele mcclure, and had children including andrew mcclary mcclure sr revolutionary war veteran and farmer. James Andrew McClure passed away in 1754 in Timber Ridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1685
Birth of James Andrew McClure in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
Birth
1754
Death of James Andrew McClure in Timber Ridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James McClure (1685–1754) was born in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland and died in Timber Ridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, 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 (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 1 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 McClure's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Andrew McClure PTP
1685–1754
Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James McClure's Descendants

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James Andrew McClure PTP 1685–1754