Who was James McMillan?

James McMillan (1857–1928) was born in High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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James McMillan 1857–1928

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 06 Jan 1857 · High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 22 Apr 1928 · Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father James Mcmillan

Mother Jane Maitland

Siblings Mcmillan

Records

1861 Scotland Census 1881 Scotland Census 1891 Scotland Census 1901 Scotland Census Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … UK, British Army World War … UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner … Ancestry Family Tree Ireland, Crew Lists and Shipping … Web: Scotland, Prison Records Index, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Mcmillan

Jane Maitland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James McMillan began in 1857 in High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James McMillan passed away in 1928 in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Sources

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Census 1861 Scotland Census
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Census 1881 Scotland Census
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Census 1891 Scotland Census
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Census 1901 Scotland Census
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Military UK, British Army World War i Pension Records
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Military UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Ireland, Crew Lists and Shipping Agreements, 1863-1920
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Record Web: Scotland, Prison Records Index, 1791-1937

Life Timeline

1857

Birth of James McMillan in High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1928

Death of James McMillan in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James McMillan

This ancestor line traces from Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1694) to High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1857) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James McMillan (1857–1928) was born in High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. 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.