YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Spence 1810–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1810

Birth Location: Leslie, Fife Scotland

Death Date: 2 Apr 1894

Death Location: Leslie, Fife, Scotland

Father: John Spence

Mother: Barbara Low

Spouse(s): Mary Chalmers

Children(s): James Spence, John Spence, Andrew Spence, Thomas SPENCE, Jessie Spence, Robert Spence, David Spence, Stewart SPENCE, William SPENCE, George SPENCE, Margaret SPENCE, Ann SPENCE

In 1810, James Spence entered the world in Leslie, Fife Scotland, born to John Spence And Barbara Low. James Spence married Mary Chalmers, and had children including Andrew Spence, Ann Lindsay Spence, David Spence, George Spence, James Spence, Jessie Falconer Or Janet Taylor Spence, John Spence, Margaret Spence, Robert Anstruther Spence, Stewart Spence, Thomas Black Spence, William Spence. James Spence passed away in 1894 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland.

Find more search results for James Spence
JS

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 1810, James Spence entered the world in Leslie, Fife Scotland, born to John Spence And Barbara Low.
  • James Spence married Mary Chalmers, and had children including Andrew Spence, Ann Lindsay Spence, David Spence, George Spence, James Spence, Jessie Falconer Or Janet Taylor Spence, John Spence, Margaret Spence, Robert Anstruther Spence, Stewart Spence, Thomas Black Spence, William Spence.
  • James Spence passed away in 1894 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Spence's Ancestors

Self
James Spence
1810–1894
Birth Place: Leslie, Fife Scotland
Parents
John Spence
1778–1859
Leslie, Fife, Scotland
Barbara Low
1785–1863
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Spence's Descendants

1.
JS
James Spence (22 Nov 1810–2 Apr 1894) m. Mary Chalmers (1812–20 May 1881)
  1. 1. James Spence 1842–1921 m. Jane Martin 1842–1922
    1. 1. Thomas (Black) Spence 1878–1933 m. Jessie (Dodds) Hatton 1876–1935
      1. 1. James Spence 1899–1978 m. Annie (Forgan Simpson 1st wife of James) Spence 1900–1922
        1. 1. Mary (Simpson) Spence 1921–1969 m. Dennis Devlin 1914–1969
        2. 2. Jessie (Dodds) Spence 1922–1922
  2. 2. John Spence 1834–1910
  3. 3. Andrew Spence 1838–1890
  4. 4. Thomas (Black) SPENCE 1845–1878
  5. 5. Jessie (Falconer or Janet Taylor) Spence 1845–1846
  6. 6. Robert (Anstruther) Spence 1845–1846
  7. 7. David Spence 1836–1916
  8. 8. Stewart SPENCE 1850–1896
  9. 9. William SPENCE 1848–1909
  10. 10. George SPENCE 1846–1921
  11. 11. Margaret SPENCE 1841–1913
  12. 12. Ann (Lindsay) SPENCE 1845–1845

James Spence's Timeline

2 Records

1810
22 Nov 1810
Birth of James Spence in Leslie, Fife Scotland
Leslie, Fife Scotland
1894
2 Apr 1894
Age 84
Death of James Spence in Leslie, Fife, Scotland
Leslie, Fife, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1810
    Event Place: Leslie, Fife Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Leslie, Fife, Scotland

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