YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Boswell 1531–1593 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1531

Birth Location: Balmuto, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 29 Jan 1593

Death Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Father: Sir Boswell

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1531, James Boswell entered the world in Balmuto, Fife, Scotland, born to Sir David Boswell And Elizabeth. James Boswell passed away in 1593 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.

Find more search results for James Boswell
JB

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • In 1531, James Boswell entered the world in Balmuto, Fife, Scotland, born to Sir David Boswell And Elizabeth.
  • James Boswell passed away in 1593 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Boswell's Ancestors

Self
James Boswell
1531–1593
Birth Place: Balmuto, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Sir David Boswell
1499–1582
Balgregie, Fife, Scotland
Elizabeth
1505–1570
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Grandparents
David Boswell
1433–
Ballmuto, Fife Scotland
John Moncrieff
1480–1513
Moncrieff, Perthshire, Schotland
Beatrix Foreman
1482–1530
Hankhead, Lankarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Beatrix Dundas
1430–1459
John Foreman
1450–1496
Helen Rutherford
1450–1543
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christine Stewart
1400–1430
Laird (Hatton)
1425–1485
Mrs. Foreman
1430–1450
Sir Langnewton
1420–1499

James Boswell's Timeline

2 Records

1531
1531
Birth of James Boswell in Balmuto, Fife, Scotland
Balmuto, Fife, Scotland
1593
29 Jan 1593
Age 62
Death of James Boswell in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1531
    Event Place: Balmuto, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1593
    Event Place: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE