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James M Muir 1751–1816

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Muir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 27 Jan 1751 · Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
Died 29 Apr 1816 · Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
Father Alexander Muir
Mother Janet Patterson
Siblings Agnes Muir, Alexander Muir, Janet Muir, Jean Muir, Martha Muir, Mary Muir, Matthew Muir

Researchers connected through James Muir 1751–1816

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James M Muir was born in 1751 in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the child of alexander muir and janet patterson. James M Muir passed away in 1816 in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1751
Birth of James M Muir in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1816
Death of James M Muir in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Muir

This ancestor line traces from Ayr Ayoshire, Scotland (1427) to Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, , Scotland (1751) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Muir (1751–1816) was born in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, , Scotland and died in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, , 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 10 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 Muir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James M Muir PTP
1751–1816
Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Muir's Descendants

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James M Muir PTP 1751–1816