James Scott II of Voesgarth 1632–1695
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Voesgarth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
Researchers connected through James Voesgarth 1632–1695
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Scott II of Voesgarth was born in 1632 in Voesgarth, Unst, Shetland, Scotland. James Scott II of Voesgarth married janet pitcairn, and had children including andrew scott. James Scott II of Voesgarth passed away in 1695 in Voesgarth, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Voesgarth
This ancestor line traces from Buccleuch, Selkirkshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1495) to Voesgarth, Unst, Shetland, Scotland (1632) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Voesgarth (1632–1695) was born in Voesgarth, Unst, Shetland, Scotland and died in Voesgarth, Unst, Shetland Islands, 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 (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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Voesgarth's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record