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James Melrose 1718–1783

✓ Public Tree Person

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Birth Date: June 21, 1718

Birth Location: Tweedsdale,Peebleshire,,Scotland

Death Date: May 18, 1783

Death Location: Rocky Hill,Somerset,New Jersey,USA

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The story of James Melrose began in 1718 in Tweedsdale,Peebleshire,,Scotland. James Melrose married Mary Thompson, and had children including John Melrose. James Melrose passed away in 1783 in Rocky Hill,Somerset,New Jersey,USA.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

The story of James Melrose began in 1718 in Tweedsdale,Peebleshire,,Scotland.

Family

James Melrose married Mary Thompson, and had children including John Melrose.

Later Years

James Melrose passed away in 1783 in Rocky Hill,Somerset,New Jersey,USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  3. 3
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
  4. 4
    Family Tree , <I>Ancestry Family Trees</i> (N.p.: Name: Online publication - Provo, U T, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by A ncestry members.;, n.d.)

Life Timeline

1718
Born in Tweedsdale, Peebleshire, Scotland
1747
Married in Ainstable, Cumberland, England
1747
Married in Ainstable, Cumberland, England
1783
Died in Rocky Hill, Somerset, New Jersey, USA

Found in 3 Family Trees

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