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James Sneddon 1863–1930

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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 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Sneddon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 May 1863 · Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 02 May 1930 · Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father George Sneddon
Mother Martha Anderson
Spouse Agnes Sneddon
Children Andrew Snedden, Andrew Sneddon, Bethia M Sneddon, Bethia Morrison Snedden, David Morrison Snedden, James M Sneddon, James Miller Snedden, Jeanie D Sneddon, Margaret Douglas Miller Snedden
Siblings Andrew Sneddon, George Sneddon, Margt W Sneddon, Robert Sneddon

Researchers connected through James Sneddon 1863–1930

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Biography

The story of James Sneddon began in 1863 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1871, James Sneddon resided in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1881, James Sneddon resided in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James Sneddon married agnes sneddon, margaret douglas miller, and had children including andrew snedden, andrew sneddon, bethia m sneddon, bethia morrison snedden, david morrison snedden, james m sneddon, james miller snedden, jeanie d sneddon, margaret douglas miller snedden. James Sneddon passed away in 1930 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1871 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1881 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Census 1891 Scotland Census

  4. 4
    Census 1901 Scotland Census

  5. 5
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1863
Birth of James Sneddon in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1871
James Sneddon resided here in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1881
James Sneddon resided here in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1891
James Sneddon resided here in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1901
James Sneddon resided here in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Residence
1930
Death of James Sneddon in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Sneddon

This ancestor line traces from Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland (1755) to Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1863) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Sneddon (1863–1930) was born in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, 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 (A) 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 4 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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James Sneddon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Sneddon PTP
1863–1930
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Sneddon's Descendants

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James Sneddon PTP 1863–1930