Who was James Spence?

James Spence (1791–1870) was born in Forres, Moray, Scotland and died in Polmont, Stirlingshire. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Spence 1791–1870

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 08 Jul 1791 · Forres, Moray, Scotland

Died 01 Apr 1870 · Polmont, Stirlingshire

Father John Spence

Mother Euphemia Robertson

Spouse Janet Spence

Children Euphemia Spence, George Spence, Jean Spence, Margret Spence

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James Spence was born in 1791 in Forres, Moray, Scotland, the child of john spence and euphemia robertson. James Spence married janet spence, and had children including euphemia spence, george spence, jean spence, margret spence. James Spence passed away in 1870 in Polmont, Stirlingshire.

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Birth of James Spence in Forres, Moray, Scotland

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Death of James Spence in Polmont, Stirlingshire

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Spence

This ancestor line traces from Carriden, Midlothian, Scotland (1750) to Forres, Moray, Scotland (1791) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Spence (1791–1870) was born in Forres, Moray, Scotland and died in Polmont, Stirlingshire. 4 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 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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