YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Dunbar 1827–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1827

Birth Location: Girvan, Ayrshire

Death Date: Abt 1923

Death Location: 38 North Main atreet

Father: Daniel Dunbar

Mother: Margaret Dunbar

Spouse(s): Jane Gardner

Children(s): Alexander Dunbar, Jane Dunbar, James Dunbar, Janet Dunbar, Sophia Dunbar, John Dunbar, Annie Dunbar

James Dunbar was born in 1827 in Girvan, Ayrshire, the child of Daniel Dunbar And Margaret Dunbar. In 1841, James Dunbar resided in Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. James Dunbar married Jane Mcilraith Gardner, and had children including Alexander Dunbar, Annie Dunbar, James Dunbar, Jane Dunbar, Janet Dunbar, John Dunbar, Sophia Dunbar. James Dunbar passed away in 1923 in 38 North Main atreet.

Find more search results for James Dunbar
JD

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:
A
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

  • James Dunbar was born in 1827 in Girvan, Ayrshire, the child of Daniel Dunbar And Margaret Dunbar.
  • In 1841, James Dunbar resided in Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
  • James Dunbar married Jane Mcilraith Gardner, and had children including Alexander Dunbar, Annie Dunbar, James Dunbar, Jane Dunbar, Janet Dunbar, John Dunbar, Sophia Dunbar.
  • James Dunbar passed away in 1923 in 38 North Main atreet.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Dunbar
1790–1832
Birth Location: Scotland
DD
Margaret Dunbar
1791–
Birth Location: Girvan, Ayrshire
MD

Spouses(s)

Jane Gardner
1835–1912
Birth Location: Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
JG

Children(s)

Alexander Dunbar
1874–1949
Birth Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
AD
Jane Dunbar
1859–1935
Birth Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
JD
James Dunbar
1862–1934
Birth Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
JD
Janet Dunbar
1866–
Birth Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
JD
Sophia Dunbar
1868–
Birth Location: Ayr,Ayr,Scotland
SD
John Dunbar
1864–
Birth Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
JD
Annie Dunbar
1876–1970
Birth Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
AD

James Dunbar's Ancestors

Self
James Dunbar
1827–1923
Birth Place: Girvan, Ayrshire
Parents
Daniel Dunbar
1790–1832
Scotland
Margaret Dunbar
1791–
Girvan, Ayrshire
Grandparents
Dunbar
1765–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Dunbar's Descendants

1.
JD
James Dunbar (abt 1827–Abt 1923) m. Jane (McIlraith) Gardner (12 Jun 1835–16 Mar 1912)
  1. 1. Alexander Dunbar 1874–1949 m. Marg Benson 1862–1948
    1. 1. James Dunbar 1900–1967 m. Elizabeth (Pyper) Hamilton 1904–1993
      1. 1. James Dunbar 1933–1996 m. Janet (Blain) Jackson 1930–1997
      2. 2. Blaney Dunbar 1943–2003
      3. 3. Francis Dunbar 1938–2022
      4. 4. Robert Dunbar 1929–2012 m. Mary Kelly 1930–2000
      5. 5. Alexander (Gardi) Dunbar 1925–2014 m. Janet (Hamilton Clelland -Also known as: Jenny) Clelland 1927–1992
    2. 2. Jane (G) Dunbar 1904–1986
    3. 3. Alexander Dunbar 1907–1947
      1. 1. Alexander Dunbar 1931–2002
    4. 4. Elizabeth Dunbar 1901–
    5. 5. Isabella Dunbar 1899–
    6. 6. Margaret (Beuson) Dunbar 1903–1989
  2. 2. Jane Dunbar 1859–1935 m. Andrew Sharp 1850–1926
    1. 1. Jane (Hay) Sharpe 1892–1939 m. Stanley (Way) Kent 1878–
    2. 2. James Sharp 1888–1916
    3. 3. Lillian (May) Mountjoy 1900–1985
    4. 4. Jessie Sharp 1893–1896
    5. 5. Robert Sharp 1889–
    6. 6. Pearl Sharp 1899–
    7. 7. Adam Sharp 1896–
    8. 8. Olive Sharp 1905–
    9. 9. Christina Sharp 1893–
    10. 10. Cora Sharp 1902–
    11. 11. William Sharp 1879–
    12. 12. Andrew Sharp 1877–
  3. 3. James Dunbar 1862–1934 m. Annie Dunbar 1859–1910 m. Mary (Jane) Henry 1866–1952
  4. 4. Janet Dunbar 1866–
  5. 5. Sophia Dunbar 1868–
  6. 6. John Dunbar 1864– m. Sarah Dunbar 1867–
    1. 1. Janet Dunbar 1898–1964
    2. 2. James Dunbar 1895–
    3. 3. Margret Dunbar 1899–
  7. 7. Annie Dunbar 1876–1970 m. William Henry 1868–
    1. 1. John Henry 1898–
    2. 2. Janes Henry 1900–

James Dunbar's Timeline

9 Records

1825
28 Aug 1825
Birth of James Dunbar in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland
Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland
1827
abt 1827
Birth of James Dunbar in Girvan, Ayrshire
Girvan, Ayrshire
1841
1841
Age 14
James Dunbar resided here in Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 24
James Dunbar resided here in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland
Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland
1856
21 JUN 1856
Age 29
James Dunbar was married in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 34
James Dunbar resided here in Greenock East, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Greenock East, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 54
James Dunbar resided here in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
1886
12 Oct 1886
Age 59
Death of James Dunbar in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
1923
Abt 1923
Age 96
Death of James Dunbar in 38 North Main atreet
38 North Main atreet

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1825
    Event Place: Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Cumbernauld; ED: 5; Page: 15; Line: 995; Year: 1841
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Girvan; ED: 12; Page: 14; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1851_132; Year: 1851
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Greenock East; ED: 7; Page: 5; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1861_76
    [4] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Ayr; ED: 5; Page: 3; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_179

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1827
    Event Place: Girvan, Ayrshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Cumbernauld; ED: 5; Page: 15; Line: 995; Year: 1841
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Girvan; ED: 12; Page: 14; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1851_132; Year: 1851
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Greenock East; ED: 7; Page: 5; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1861_76
    [4] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Ayr; ED: 5; Page: 3; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_179

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 JUN 1856
    Event Place: Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Cumbernauld; ED: 5; Page: 15; Line: 995; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Girvan; ED: 12; Page: 14; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1851_132; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Greenock East, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Greenock East; ED: 7; Page: 5; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1861_76

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Ayr; ED: 5; Page: 3; Line: 16; Roll: cssct1881_179

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1886
    Event Place: Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1923
    Event Place: 38 North Main atreet
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News; Publication Date: 4 Sep 1923; Publication Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.41580665,0.26890
Find more search results for James Dunbar

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