YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

James Petrie 1871–1959

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Petrie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 22 FEB 1871 · Parish of Auchindoir and Kearn, County of Aberdeen,Scotland
Died 12 DEC 1959 · Cluny, Auchterderran Parish, Fife, Scotland
Father James Petrie
Mother Mary Tough
Siblings Christina Ann Petrie, Jane Petrie, Jessie Petrie, John Petrie, Lizzie Petrie, Margaret Petrie, Mary Ann Petrie

Researchers connected through James Petrie 1871–1959

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Petrie 1871–1959

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Petrie was born in 1871 in Parish of Auchindoir and Kearn, County of Aberdeen,Scotland, the child of james petrie and mary tough. James Petrie passed away in 1959 in Cluny, Auchterderran Parish, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

Life Timeline

1871
Birth of James Petrie in Parish of Auchindoir and Kearn, County of Aberdeen,Scotland
Birth
1959
Death of James Petrie in Cluny, Auchterderran Parish, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Petrie

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Petrie (1871–1959) was born in Parish of Auchindoir and Kearn, County of Aberdeen,Scotland and died in Cluny, Auchterderran Parish, Fife, 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 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.
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 Petrie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Petrie PTP
1871–1959
Parish of Auchindoir and Kearn, County of Aberdeen,Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Petrie's Descendants

1.
JP
James Petrie PTP 1871–1959