James Speir (1816–1895) was born in Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland (Raithhill). 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching James?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for James?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

James Speir 1816–1895

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

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 Speir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 15 Jul 1816 · Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland

Died 17 Jan 1895 · Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland (Raithhill)

Father James Spier

Children Margaret B Speir

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through James Speir 1816–1895

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Speir 1816–1895

Immediate Family

Parents

James Spier

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Margaret B Speir

Biography

James Speir was born in 1816 in Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland, the child of james spier. James Speir had children including margaret b speir. James Speir passed away in 1895 in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland (Raithhill).

Sources

Life Timeline

1816

Birth of James Speir in Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland

Birth

1895

Death of James Speir in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland (Raithhill)

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Speir

This ancestor line traces from Templetoun Farm, Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK (1779) to Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland (1816) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: James Speir (1816–1895) was born in Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland (Raithhill). 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.
: 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.

Related Records

James Spier

Father

James Speir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

James Speir PTP

1816–1895

Craigie, Ayrshire, Scotland