YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Fisher 1887–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1887

Birth Location: Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Death Date: 6 August 1918

Death Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Father: Archibald Fisher

Mother: Jane Christie

Spouse(s): Margaret Rae

Children(s): Agnes Fisher, Archibald Fisher, Mary duplicate, Margaret Fisher, James Fisher, James Fisher

James Fisher was born in 1887 in Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of Archibald Fisher And Jane Janet Christie. In 1891, James Fisher resided in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In 1901, James Fisher resided in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. James Fisher married Margaret Maggie Rae, and had children including Agnes Gunyon Fisher, Archibald Archie Fisher, James Jim Fisher, James Fisher, Margaret Bab Fisher, Mary Jane Sis Fisher Duplicate. James Fisher passed away in 1918 in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Find more search results for James Fisher
JF

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 Fisher was born in 1887 in Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of Archibald Fisher And Jane Janet Christie.
  • In 1891, James Fisher resided in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • In 1901, James Fisher resided in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • James Fisher married Margaret Maggie Rae, and had children including Agnes Gunyon Fisher, Archibald Archie Fisher, James Jim Fisher, James Fisher, Margaret Bab Fisher, Mary Jane Sis Fisher Duplicate.
  • James Fisher passed away in 1918 in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Fisher's Ancestors

Self
James Fisher
1887–1918
Birth Place: Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
Archibald Fisher
1854–1918
Lochrutton, Kirkcudbrightshire
Jane ((Janet)) Christie
1853–1893
Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire
Grandparents
David Fisher
1823–1890
Lochrutton, Stwy Kirkcudbright
Agnes Duncan
1825–1900
Kirkgunzeon, Kirkcudbrightshire
James Christie
1821–1870
Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire
Jemima Gordon
1827–1896
Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire
Great-Grandparents
John Fisher
1792–1856
Janet Beck
1793–1867
Alexander Duncan
1787–1859
Agnes Kirkpatrick
1786–1836
Daniel Christie
1800–
Margaret McKetterick
1801–
William Gordon
1801–
Jane Kennedy
1799–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Duncan
1750–
Janet Herries
1760–1814
Charles Kirkpatrick
1748–
Mary Anderson
1752–
Robert Swan
1758–
Janet Blackburn
1768–1836

James Fisher's Descendants

1.
JF
James Fisher (16 Oct 1887–6 August 1918) m. Margaret ((Maggie)) Rae (14 Nov 1873–6 Oct 1945)
  1. 1. Agnes (Gunyon) Fisher 1910–1991 m. William (Campbell) Leckie 1902–1954
    1. 1. Carol (Fisher) Leckie 1940–2004 m. William (Park) Bell 1935–2020
  2. 2. Archibald ((Archie)) Fisher 1907–1972
  3. 3. Mary (Jane (Sis) Fisher) duplicate 1908–1983 m. John (Leckie) duplicate 1901–1979
  4. 4. Margaret ((Bab)) Fisher 1911–1973 m. John (Eddie) Jr 1900–1980
  5. 5. James ((Jim)) Fisher 1917–2002 m. Ellen Sellors 1916–1958 m. Flora MacPherson 1927–2020
  6. 6. James Fisher 1913–1914

James Fisher's Timeline

5 Records

1887
16 Oct 1887
Birth of James Fisher in Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 4
James Fisher resided here in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 14
James Fisher resided here in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1911
1911
Age 24
James Fisher resided here in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
1918
6 August 1918
Age 31
Death of James Fisher in Lord Derby Hospital , Warrington (interred at Caerlaverock)
Lord Derby Hospital , Warrington (interred at Caerlaverock)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1887
    Event Place: Caerlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census
    [2] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 August 1918
    Event Place: Lord Derby Hospital , Warrington (interred at Caerlaverock)
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [4] UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, National Army Museum; Chelsea, London, England; Soldiers' Effects Records, 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333; Record Number Ranges: 710501-712000; Reference: 425
    [5] UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; Pension Record Cards; Reference: 0700322FIS-FIS

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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