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James McGinnis 1822–1864

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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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James McGinnis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 30 Mar 1822 · Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Died 20 Aug 1864 · Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States
Father Moses Mcginnis
Mother Mary Wolfe
Siblings Absalom Mcginnis, Ally Mcginnis, Barbara Mcginnis, Catharine Mcginnis, Charles Mcginnis, Edward Scott Mcginnis, Eliza Mcginnis, Elizabeth Bettie Mcginnis, Hannah Mcginnis, Jane Mcginnis, John Mcginnis, Margaret Mcginnis, Mary Ann Mcginnis, Nancy Mcginnis, Susannah Mcginnis, Temperance Mcginnis

Researchers connected through James McGinnis 1822–1864

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James McGinnis began in 1822 in Grainger, Tennessee, United States. James McGinnis passed away in 1864 in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1822
Birth of James McGinnis in Tennessee, USA
Birth
1822
Birth of James McGinnis in Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1864
Death of James McGinnis in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James McGinnis

This ancestor line traces from Wenings, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany (1665) to Grainger, Tennessee, United States (1822) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James McGinnis (1822–1864) was born in Grainger, Tennessee, United States and died in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, 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 6 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 McGinnis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James McGinnis PTP
1822–1864
Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James McGinnis's Descendants

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James McGinnis PTP 1822–1864