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James Scruggs 1794–1850

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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Scruggs 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1794 · Greene, Tennessee, United States
Died 12 May 1850 · Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Father Elizabeth McMackin (1773–1842)
Siblings John Scruggs Rev, Martha E Scruggs, William Carr Scruggs

Researchers connected through James Scruggs 1794–1850

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Scruggs was born in 1794 in Greene, Tennessee, United States, the child of elizabeth mcmackin. James Scruggs passed away in 1850 in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1794
Birth of James Scruggs in Greene, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1850
Death of James Scruggs in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Scruggs

This ancestor line traces from Ufford, Nrthmp, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Greene, Tennessee, United States (1794) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Scruggs (1794–1850) was born in Greene, Tennessee, United States and died in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States. 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 (C) 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 Scruggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Scruggs PTP
1794–1850
Greene, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Elizabeth McMackin PTP
1773–1842
Bantecourt, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Scruggs's Descendants

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James Scruggs PTP 1794–1850