James Sneddon 1863–1930
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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
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
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1Census 1871 Scotland Census
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2Census 1881 Scotland Census
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3Census 1891 Scotland Census
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4Census 1901 Scotland Census
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5Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Life Timeline
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.
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.
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James Sneddon's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record