YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Jenkins Hemphill 1580–1638 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1580

Birth Location: Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 4 May 1638

Death Location: Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father: Edward Hemphill

Mother: Helen Millar

Spouse(s): Katherine Melvin

Children(s): Andrew Hemphill

The story of John Jenkins Hemphill began in 1580 in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. John Jenkins Hemphill married Katherine Melvin, and had children including Andrew James Dunn Hemphill. John Jenkins Hemphill passed away in 1638 in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for John Hemphill
JH

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:
C
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 John Jenkins Hemphill began in 1580 in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • John Jenkins Hemphill married Katherine Melvin, and had children including Andrew James Dunn Hemphill.
  • John Jenkins Hemphill passed away in 1638 in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Hemphill's Ancestors

Self
John Hemphill
1580–1638
Birth Place: Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
Edward James Hemphill
1550–1601
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Helen Millar
1550–1601
Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander (Scotland) Hemphill
1537–
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Margaret Henderson
1539–1640
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Scotland
1515–
Margaret Hendirsone
1517–
William Henderson
1518–1547
Lady Scot
1519–1547
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lord Fordell
1490–1547
Alexander Scott
1497–1547
Eliza Cockshott
1496–1539

John Hemphill's Descendants

1.
JH
John (Jenkins) Hemphill (1580–4 May 1638) m. Katherine Melvin (1565–1620)
  1. 1. Andrew (** James Dunn) Hemphill 1600–1665 m. Margaret (** Sophia Hemphill Browne) Young 1600–1676
    1. 1. James HEMPHILL 1623–
      1. 1. Rev (Samuel Edward James) Hemphill 1640–1741 m. Sarah (Ann Honan -) Thompson 1645–1756
        1. 1. James Hemphill 1660–1776

John Hemphill's Timeline

2 Records

1580
1580
Birth of John Jenkins Hemphill in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
1638
4 May 1638
Age 58
Death of John Jenkins Hemphill in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1580
    Event Place: Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1638
    Event Place: Fenwick, Ayrshire, 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