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Rev. James Waddell 1725–1805

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — 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 Rev. Waddell 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

Born 21 NOV 1725 · Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 17 Sep 1805 · Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia, USA
Father William Alexander Waddell
Children Addison Waddell
Siblings Isobel Waddell

Researchers connected through Rev. Waddell 1725–1805

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rev. Waddell 1725–1805

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Rev. James Waddell began in 1725 in Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland. Rev. James Waddell had children including addison waddell. Rev. James Waddell passed away in 1805 in Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Rev. James Waddell in Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1805
Death of Rev. James Waddell in Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev. Waddell

This ancestor line traces from Haddington, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1683) to Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland (1725) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. Waddell (1725–1805) was born in Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Gordonsville, Orange Co., Virginia, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rev. 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.
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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.

Rev. Waddell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rev. James Waddell PTP
1725–1805
Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Rev. Waddell's Descendants

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Rev. James Waddell PTP 1725–1805