YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III 1610–1649 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1610

Birth Location: Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland

Death Date: 16 May 1649

Death Location: Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland

Father: James II

Mother: Sarah Wilson

Spouse(s): Louise Welch

Children(s): Johne Witherspoon, James IV, David Witherspoon, Gavin Witherspoon, Daughter Witherspoon

James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III was born in 1610 in Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, the child of James Alexander Reverend Witherspoon Ii And Sarah Wilson. James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III married Louise Lucy Welch, and had children including Daughter Witherspoon, David Witherspoon, Gavin Witherspoon, James Alexander Reverend Witherspoon Iv, Johne Witherspoon. James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III passed away in 1649 in Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland.

Find more search results for James III
JI

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 Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III was born in 1610 in Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, the child of James Alexander Reverend Witherspoon Ii And Sarah Wilson.
  • James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III married Louise Lucy Welch, and had children including Daughter Witherspoon, David Witherspoon, Gavin Witherspoon, James Alexander Reverend Witherspoon Iv, Johne Witherspoon.
  • James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III passed away in 1649 in Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James III's Ancestors

Self
James III
1610–1649
Birth Place: Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
Parents
James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon II
1583–1649
Brighouse, Ayrshire, Scotland
Sarah Wilson
1588–1610
Brighouse, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Jacobus (JAMES) WILSON
1531–1605
Ayrshire, Scotland
Marion Finlason
1540–1624
Ayrshire County, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Sir Willson
1481–1550
Lady Watson
1485–
John Finlason
1520–1575
Isabel Dunlop
1525–1564
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James III's Descendants

1.
JI
James (Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon) III (12 Dec 1610–16 May 1649) m. Louise ("Lucy") Welch (20 May 1613–10 Sep 1650)
  1. 1. Johne Witherspoon 1631–1672 m. Margaret Orr 1626–1667
    1. 1. David (Alexander) WITHERSPOON 1650–1684
      1. 1. James (Widderspoon) Rev. 1675–1759 m. Anabell (Enaple) Wardrop 1674–
        1. 1. Gavin Wotherspoon 1696– m. Janet ("Jean") SHANKS 1693–1761
    2. 2. Robert Witherspoon 1673–1710
    3. 3. Marie Witherspoon 1658–
    4. 4. Bessie Witherspoon 1664–
    5. 5. Janet Witherspoon 1661–
    6. 6. Katherine Witherspoon 1645–
    7. 7. Robert Witherspoon 1649–1673
    8. 8. John ((4)) Witherspoon 1660–
    9. 9. John ((1 - Infant death)) Witherspoon 1646–1652
  2. 2. James (Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon) IV 1634–1691
  3. 3. David Witherspoon 1634–1675
  4. 4. Gavin Witherspoon 1637–1681
  5. 5. Daughter Witherspoon 1641–1665

James III's Timeline

2 Records

1610
12 Dec 1610
Birth of James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III in Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
1649
16 May 1649
Age 39
Death of James Alexander (Reverend) Witherspoon III in Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1610
    Event Place: Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1649
    Event Place: Brighouse, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees 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