YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Shannon Layne 1781–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Apr 1781

Birth Location: Bedford Co., VA

Death Date: 26 Mar 1871

Death Location: Betsy Layne, Floyd Co., KY

Father: William \LAYNE

Mother: Nancy Shannon

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of James Shannon Layne began in 1781 in Bedford Co., VA. James Shannon Layne passed away in 1871 in Betsy Layne, Floyd Co., KY.

Find more search results for James Layne
JL

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

  • The story of James Shannon Layne began in 1781 in Bedford Co., VA.
  • James Shannon Layne passed away in 1871 in Betsy Layne, Floyd Co., KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Layne's Ancestors

Self
James Layne
1781–1871
Birth Place: Bedford Co., VA
Parents
William Spiller "Waggoner" Laine \LAYNE
1745–1810
Amherst, Virginia, USA
Nancy Shannon
1747–1810
Amherst,,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
William (Carr Laine (Lane) (Layne)) Jr
1720–1792
Amherst, Virginia, United States
Susannah Porter
1721–1768
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Forest)
1693–1760
Martha Lane
1693–1763
William Porter
1696–1750
Hannah Povall
1702–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colonel I
1665–1758
1 Lane
1665–1726
JOHN POVALL
1684–1766
elizabeth woodson
1684–1766

James Layne's Timeline

2 Records

1781
27 Apr 1781
Birth of James Shannon Layne in Bedford Co., VA
Bedford Co., VA
1871
26 Mar 1871
Age 90
Death of James Shannon Layne in Betsy Layne, Floyd Co., KY
Betsy Layne, Floyd Co., KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1781
    Event Place: Bedford Co., VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Betsy Layne, Floyd Co., KY

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