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James Henry Tillman* 1848–1902

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

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C Reliability
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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 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

Born 28 Jun 1848 · Bulloch, Georgia, United States
Died 2 Jun 1902 · Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Father Henry Tillman
Mother Susan Jane Glissen Williams
Spouse Melissa H Riggs
Children Charles Mcmannen Tillman

Researchers connected through James Tillman* 1848–1902

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Tillman* 1848–1902

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

1848
Birth of James Henry Tillman in Bulloch, Georgia, United States
Birth
1902
Death of James Henry Tillman in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Death

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.

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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.

James Tillman*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Henry Tillman* PTP
1848–1902
Bulloch, Georgia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Tillman*'s Descendants

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James Henry Tillman* PTP 1848–1902