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james wilson 1873–1953

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 wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 24 Dec 1873 · Dunbog, Fife, Scotland
Died 5 May 1953 · Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Father Jane Taylor
Children William Lindsay Wilson
Siblings Mary Ann Robertson Wilson

Researchers connected through james wilson 1873–1953

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1873, james wilson entered the world in Dunbog, Fife, Scotland, born to jane taylor. james wilson had children including william lindsay wilson. james wilson passed away in 1953 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1873
Birth of james wilson in Dunbog, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1953
Death of james wilson in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from james wilson

This ancestor line traces from Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1590) to Dunbog, Fife, Scotland (1873) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

james wilson (1873–1953) was born in Dunbog, Fife, Scotland and died in Kirkcaldy, 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 8 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 wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
james wilson PTP
1873–1953
Dunbog, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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james wilson's Descendants

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james wilson PTP 1873–1953