James Henry Tillman* 1848–1902
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Tillman* 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1848, James Henry Tillman entered the world in Bulloch, Georgia, United States, born to henry tillman and susan jane glissen williams. James Henry Tillman married melissa h riggs, and had children including charles mcmannen tillman. James Henry Tillman passed away in 1902 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Tillman*
This ancestor line traces from Bulloch, Georgia, United States (1820) to Bulloch, Georgia, United States (1848) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Tillman* (1848–1902) was born in Bulloch, Georgia, United States and died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. 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.
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James Tillman*'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record