Who was James McMasters?

James McMasters (1840–1905) was born in , , Tennessee, USA and died in , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Robert McMasters 1840–1905

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Jan 1840 · , , Tennessee, USA

Died 14 Mar 1905 · , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA

Father William Mcmasters

Mother Mary Annie Ross

Siblings Charity Emeline Mcmasters, John Dickey Mcmasters, Joseph R Mcmasters, Manly Mcmasters, Mary Carolina Polly Mcmasters, Rebecca Jane Mcmasters, Sarah E Mcmasters, Susan Mcmasters, William Daniel Mcmasters

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Mcmasters

Mary Annie Ross

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Robert McMasters began in 1840 in, Tennessee, USA. James Robert McMasters passed away in 1905 in, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.

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1840

Birth of James Robert McMasters in, Tennessee, USA

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1905

Death of James Robert McMasters in, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James McMasters

This ancestor line traces from , , , England (1650) to , , Tennessee, USA (1840) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James McMasters (1840–1905) was born in , , Tennessee, USA and died in , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. 3 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, 3 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 7 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.
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James Robert McMasters PTP

1840–1905

, , Tennessee, USA