Who was James Sinclair?

James Sinclair (1908–1984) was born in Crossroads, The Grange, Banffshire, Scotland and died in Vancouver, British Columbia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Sinclair 1908–1984

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 May 1908 · Crossroads, The Grange, Banffshire, Scotland

Died 04 Feb 1984 · Vancouver, British Columbia

Father James George Sinclair

Mother Betsy Ross

Spouse Doris Kathleen Sinclair

Children Margaret Joan Sinclair

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Immediate Family

Parents

James George Sinclair

Betsy Ross

Spouse(s)

Doris Kathleen Sinclair

Children

Margaret Joan Sinclair

Biography

In 1908, James Sinclair entered the world in Crossroads, The Grange, Banffshire, Scotland, born to james george sinclair and betsy ross. James Sinclair married doris kathleen sinclair, and had children including margaret joan sinclair. James Sinclair passed away in 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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1908

Birth of James Sinclair in Crossroads, The Grange, Banffshire, Scotland

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1984

Death of James Sinclair in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Sinclair

This ancestor line traces from Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland (1878) to Crossroads, The Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (1908) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Sinclair (1908–1984) was born in Crossroads, The Grange, Banffshire, Scotland and died in Vancouver, British Columbia. 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 2 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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