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When it comes to the Duttons, nothing is more important than defending their family and generational land.
Yellowstone Dutton Ranch has been in the family for decades and they plan to preserve it on behalf of the family for generations to come.
With five seasonsYellowstonealong with the additive1883W1923,we were able to learn more about Dutton's family tree.
From escaping a life of poverty to owning the largest cattle ranch in Montana, the family has come a long way.
Based on information fromYellowstone,1883W1923, we can divide Dutton's family tree into seven generations.
However, there are still gaps to be filled in the family tree, leaving certain relationships unknown. For example, we do not know who John Dutton II's parents were or to whom he was married.
asYellowstoneAs the universe expands, we can hope to learn more about the Dutton family tree and connect the dots of this powerful family. In the meantime, however, we can understand how today's Duttons are related to each other.
So take our pleasureYellowstone personality quiz.
Dutton family tree
Thanks to the release1923, we now have an accurate picture of how the various members of the Dutton family are related to each other:
Attention:The Dutton family tree below is not official and was created by us. All information is confirmed or our best guess. Also, the writers of the show often contradict each other, and some dates don't match, but that's what the shows told us.
To find out more about the Dutton family, we have reviewed all of the Dutton generations below.*May contain spoilers for those who have not seen Yellowstone, 1923 and 1883*.
Also read our guideevery mystery of the Dutton family has yet to be solved.
Generation one
James Dutton and Margaret Dutton
The people who started it all were James and Margaret Dutton. The couple fled a life of poverty in Tennessee to start a new life in the west with their children.
W1883, James and Margeret, along with their children Elsa and John, join a wagon train of European immigrants in Texas. As the train heads for Oregon, the Duttons decide to settle in Montana after a tragedy befalls the family.
When John and Margaret's teenage daughter, Elsa, dies, they bury her in Paradise Valley at her request. This is where James and Margaret build their home and will form the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
After starting the ranch, James and Margaret have another son, Spencer.
James Dutton was born sometime in 1839 or 1840. He died of a gunshot wound in 1893 after meeting a group of horse thieves.
Margaret Dutton was born sometime in 1839 or 1840. She died not long after her husband in 1894 after freezing to death in a snowdrift.
Jacob Dutton w filmie Cara Dutton
Jacob is the brother of James Dutton. After the deaths of James and Margaret, Jacob and his wife Cara Dutton took over the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
Jacob and Cara also raised John and Spencer after their parents died. Jacob and Cara have no children of their own. IN1923they work the ranch with the help of John's son Jack.
In addition to running the ranch, Jacob is also the commissioner of the Montana Livestock Association, a position the Duttons have held ever since.
Jacob Dutton was born in 1845 or 1846, and it is not clear what year Cara was born.
Claire Dutton, not Henry
Claire Dutton was Jacob and James' sister-in-law. She was married to Henry Dutton but died sometime before the series1883.
Claire and Henry had six children together before she was widowed. However, only one child, Mary Abel, lived to adulthood.
Claire and Mary Abel joined James and his family in the carriage1883. However, Mary Abel was killed by a gunshot wound from a group of intruders provoked by Claire.
Overwhelmed by the tragedy, Claire took her own life. Although her year of birth is unknown, she died in 1883.
Funny fact:Dawn Olivieri, who also plays Claire1883also playsSara AtwoodWYellowstoneseason 5.
Second generation
Elsa Dutton i Sam
Elsa Dutton is the daughter of James and Margret Dutton. She was born on April 9, 1866 and died sometime in 1883 or 1884.
She met and married Sam, a Comanche warrior, w1883. Elsa was a free spirit and planned to spend the rest of her life with Sam.
However, Elsa's time on Earth was cut short after she was shot by a dirty arrow. The wound became infected and causedher death.
Before her death, Elsa could choose her resting place. She chose Paradise Valley Montana, which the Duttons have called home ever since.
Funny fact: Martin Sensmeier playing Samhe also played Monika's physiotherapistYellowstone, Maarten.
John Dutton W Emmie Dutton
John Dutton I is the son of James and Margaret Dutton. He married Emma and together they had one child, Jack.
We first met John as a small child in1883and then back1923as chief manager of the ranch. However, he met his end at the hands of Banner Creighton, a sheep herder and rival of the Dutton family. John's death left Emma in despair, leading her to commit suicide.
John Dutton I was born on June 23, 1877 and died on August 28, 1923. We do not know when Emma was born, but she died shortly after John's death.
Spencer Dutton i Alexandra Dutton
Spencer Dutton is the son of James and Margaret Dutton. IN1923, Spencer married Alexandra in episode 6 of season 1.
After fighting in World War I, Spencer moves to Africa to hunt big game. It is in Africa that Spencer meets Alexandra and falls in love with her. After Cara's pleas to return home, they begin their journey to America.
Spencer was born sometime in 1888 and we don't know Alexandra's birth year. We don't know if the couple has children yet. Besides, we don't know when Spencer or Alexandra will die.
Third generation
Jack Dutton nie Elizabeth Dutton
Jack Dutton is the son of John Dutton and Emma Dutton. He marries Elizabeth Strafford, daughter of a neighboring farmer.
Jack helps Jacob run the Yellowstone Dutton ranch1923. Soon after marrying Jack, Elizabeth reveals that she is pregnant. However, we do not know the name of their child yet.
Although Jack and Elizabeth were born in the early 20th century, we don't know when they died.
Also read: Will Jack or Spencer inherit the Dutton Ranch?
Fourth generation
John Dutton II and an unknown woman
John Dutton II is the father of John Dutton III. We currently don't know who John's parents are, although they are probably Jack and Elizabeth or Spencer and Alexandra.
We also do not currently know who Jan II's wife was. He was probably born sometime in the 1920s or 1930s and died sometime in the 2010s.
Generation five
John Dutton III nie Evelyn Dutton
John Dutton IIIhe is the patriarchYellowstone Dutton Ranczo w Yellowstone. He is the son of John Dutton II, but we do not know who his mother is. He was married to Evelyn and together they had four children.
In addition to running the ranch, John is also the current governor of Montana. He does everything in his power to protect his country from those who want to take it.
John Dutton was born in 1955 and Evelyn in 1960.Ewelina died on March 30, 1997, after injuries sustained as a result of an accident on a horse.
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Petera Duttona
Peter Dutton is the son of John Dutton II and the younger brother of John Dutton III. He died just 18 hours after birth.
Sixth generation
As Lee Dutto
Lee Dutton is the eldest child of John and Evelyn Dutton. He worked as a cattle agent and with his father on a ranch.
Lee was born in 1979 and passed away in 2019. He died as a result of a gunshot wound that occurred during a cattle dispute.
Beth Dutton i Rip Wheeler
Beth Dutton is the daughter of John and Evelyn. She is married to Rip Wheeler, who works as John's right-hand man on the ranch.
Beth is a ruthless businesswoman who works as a banker. He also helps his father serve as governor.
Beth was born on July 18, 1984, and Rip's birthday is September 28, 1983.
Beth is unable to have children after being unknowingly sterilized during an abortion. Unable to have children, Beth and Rip help a boy named Carter who has lost both his parents. However, they haven't officially adopted him yet.
Also read: Beth and Rip's top 10 Yellowstone moments
Kayce Dutton not Monica Dutton
Kayce Dutton is the son of John and Evelyn. He is married to Monika Long and they have a son together, Tate.
In addition to helping her father on the farm, Kayce breaks foals and works as a livestock commissioner. Monika works as a school teacher. Kayce was born on April 24, 1990 and Monica in 1993.
Jamie Dutton
Jamie Dutton is the adopted son of John and Evelyn. His biological parents are Randall and Phyllis Garrett.
Jamie works as a lawyer and politician and often disagrees with his family. He was born on May 12, 1979.
Also read: Why did John Dutton adopt Jamie?
Generation Seven
Tate'a Duttona
The latest generation of Dutton's starts with the Tate. Tate is the son of Kayce and Monica Dutton. Dad was born in 2009.
Furman
Carter is the adopted son of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Although he was not officially adopted in the eyes of the law.
Jamie Dutton II
Jamie Dutton II is the son of Jamie Dutton and Christina, Jamie's former assistant. Jamie II was born in 2020.
John Dutton IV
John Dutton IV is the son of Kayce and Monica. He was born in 2021, but unfortunately died shortly after birth.
Also read: The 30 greatest characters from the Yellowstone Universe, including 1923 and 1883