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James Wiley White 1835–1922

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Oct 1835 · Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Died 6 Oct 1922 · Pickensville, Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Researchers connected through James White 1835–1922

and 1 more tree owner connected with James White 1835–1922

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Wiley White began in 1835 in Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA. James Wiley White passed away in 1922 in Pickensville, Pickens County, Alabama, USA.

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Life Timeline

1835
Birth of James Wiley White in Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1922
Death of James Wiley White in Pickensville, Pickens County, Alabama, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James White

This ancestor line traces from Ashpole, Robeson, North Carolina, United States (1767) to Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA (1835) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James White (1835–1922) was born in Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA and died in Pickensville, Pickens County, Alabama, USA. 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 (B) 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.
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 White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Wiley White PTP
1835–1922
Kershaw, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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James White's Descendants

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James Wiley White PTP 1835–1922