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Johnston Johns Latham 1798–1877

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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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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Johnston Latham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 11 Jun 1798 · Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Died 15 Oct 1877 · Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, United States
Father Cornelius Lathem
Siblings Susanna Latham

Researchers connected through Johnston Latham 1798–1877

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Johnston Johns Latham was born in 1798 in Randolph, North Carolina, United States, the child of cornelius lathem. Johnston Johns Latham passed away in 1877 in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, United States.

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Life Timeline

1798
Birth of Johnston Johns Latham in Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1877
Death of Johnston Johns Latham in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johnston Latham

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1520) to Randolph, North Carolina, United States (1798) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Johnston Latham (1798–1877) was born in Randolph, North Carolina, United States and died in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, United States. 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 Johnston 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 10 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.

Johnston Latham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johnston Johns Latham PTP
1798–1877
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Johnston Latham's Descendants

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Johnston Johns Latham PTP 1798–1877