John Malcolm McCaskill 1776–1852
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John McCaskill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1776, John Malcolm McCaskill entered the world in Richmond, North Carolina, born to daniel mccaskill and sarah lnu. In 1850, John Malcolm McCaskill resided in Kershaw, Kershaw, South Carolina. John Malcolm McCaskill married annie keren mercer, and had children including daniel mccaskill, john william mccaskill, kenneth m mccaskill, mary abigail mccaskill, mary mccaskill, thomas mccaskill. John Malcolm McCaskill passed away in 1852 in Kershaw, South Carolina.
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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4Record Family Data Collection - Births
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5Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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6Record South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John McCaskill
This ancestor line traces from Isle of Skye, Scotland (1732) to Richmond, North Carolina (1776) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John McCaskill (1776–1852) was born in Richmond, North Carolina and died in Kershaw, South Carolina. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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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Related Records
John McCaskill's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record