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James George Sinclair 1879–1962

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Sinclair 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Mar 1879 · Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Died 18 Mar 1962 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Biography

The story of James George Sinclair began in 1879 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland. In 1921, James George Sinclair resided in Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. James George Sinclair married betsy ross, and had children including alexander sinclair, betty sinclair, isabella sinclair, james jimmy sinclair, mary sinclair. James George Sinclair passed away in 1962 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Sources

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    Census 1921 Census of Canada

  2. 2
    Burial Records Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1879
Birth of James George Sinclair in Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Birth
1921
James George Sinclair resided here in Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Residence
1962
Death of James George Sinclair in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Sinclair (1879–1962) was born in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and died in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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.

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James Sinclair's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James George Sinclair PTP
1879–1962
Wick, Caithness, Scotland
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James Sinclair's Descendants

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James George Sinclair PTP 1879–1962