Who was James Wilson?

James Wilson (1742–1798) was born in Carskerdo, Fife, Orkney, Scotland and died in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching James?

Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for James?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

James Wilson 1742–1798

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 3 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees

Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have James Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1742 · Carskerdo, Fife, Orkney, Scotland

Died 21 Aug 1798 · Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

Father William Robert Covill Wilson

Mother Alison Aleson Landall Landale Wilson Willson 1712

Siblings Andrew Wilson, David Wilson, Elizabeth Willson, Ellen Ellie Wilson, George William Wilson, Hercules Wilson, James Wilson, Jean Jenny Wilson, John Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Rachel Wilson, Robert Wilson, Samuel Wilson, William Wilson Jr

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through James Wilson 1742–1798

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Wilson 1742–1798

Immediate Family

Parents

William Robert Covill Wilson

Alison Aleson Landall Landale Wilson Willson 1712

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Wilson began in 1742 in Carskerdo, Fife, Orkney, Scotland. James Wilson passed away in 1798 in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

1

Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1742

Birth of James Wilson in Carskerdo, Fife, Orkney, Scotland

Birth

1798

Death of James Wilson in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1542) to Carskerdo, Fife, Scotland (1742) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: James Wilson (1742–1798) was born in Carskerdo, Fife, Orkney, Scotland and died in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, USA. 3 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, 3 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 6 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.