Who was James Watson?

James Watson (1804–1850) was born in Kettle, Fife, Scotland and died in Kettle, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Watson 1804–1850

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1804 · Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Died 21 Apr 1850 · Kettle, Fife, Scotland

Father Andrew Watson

Mother Jean Ramsay

Spouse Janet Rumgay

Children William Watson

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James Watson was born in 1804 in Kettle, Fife, Scotland, the child of andrew watson and jean ramsay. James Watson married janet rumgay, and had children including william watson. James Watson passed away in 1850 in Kettle, Fife, Scotland.

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Birth of James Watson in Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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Death of James Watson in Kettle, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Watson

This ancestor line traces from Kettle, Fife, Scotland (1724) to Kettle, Fife, Scotland (1804) across 3 generations.

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: James Watson (1804–1850) was born in Kettle, Fife, Scotland and died in Kettle, Fife, 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 3 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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