Who was James Murray?

James Murray (1820–1895) was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland and died in Downie Twp, Perth County, Ontario. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Murray 1820–1895

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Sep 1820 · Roxburghshire, Scotland

Died 5 Mar 1895 · Downie Twp, Perth County, Ontario

Father David Murray

Mother Mary Murray

Siblings David Murray, Henry David Murray, John Murray, Thomas Murray

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David Murray

Mary Murray

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Biography

In 1820, James Murray entered the world in Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to david murray and mary murray. James Murray passed away in 1895 in Downie Twp, Perth County, Ontario.

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Birth of James Murray in Roxburghshire, Scotland

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: James Murray (1820–1895) was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland and died in Downie Twp, Perth County, Ontario. 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 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.
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