James Dutton is played by Tim McGraw. Per Yellowstone and 1883 creator Taylor Sheridan in The Road West special, he is the great-great-great grandfather to John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner.

Is Tim McGraw John Dutton's grandfather?

Tim McGraw Confirms He Plays The Great-Great-Grandfather Of John Dutton, & That's Bad News For The Yellowstone Ranch. CONFIRMED.

Who are James and Margaret Dutton?

The Duttons have been hardcore and rugged for generations now, as evidenced by the latest spinoff series, "1883." The prequel picks up with James (Tim McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill) in the Old West, who migrate from Texas to Montana as part of a caravan.

Who was John Dutton's father?

John Dutton Sr., originally known as John Dutton, is a main character in 1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story. He is the eldest son of James Dutton and Margaret Dutton of the Dutton Family. He is one of at least three John's in the family, the others being his son, John Dutton Jr., and his grandson, John Dutton III.

How is James Dutton related to John Dutton?

James Dutton - John's great grandfather

One of his sons is John Dutton senior, who went on to become John Dutton's grandfather. There is another John Dutton Junior, played by Dabney Coleman, thrown into the mix. With this in mind, James Dutton is John Dutton's great-grandfather.

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Who is Jamie Dutton's mother?

Jamie was born in Bozeman, MT, as James Michael Randall to Garrett and Phyllis Randall. His father beat his mother to death when Jamie was three months old.

Does Elsa get pregnant in 1883?

1883 not only suggests that Elsa (Isabel May) is pregnant with Ennis' (Eric Nelsen) baby, but that the Duttons could soon face a huge tragedy.

What happened to John Dutton's dad?

Lee Dutton

Sadly, Lee passed away in the first episode of Yellowstone. He was essentially John's number two man and was working towards eventually taking over running Yellowstone Ranch.

Who is John Dutton's grandmother?

Isabel May of Young Sheldon fame and LaMonica Garrett of The CW's superhero series are on board 1883 coming to Paramount+, and here's what we know so far. Isabel May has been cast to play the oldest daughter of John and Margaret Dutton, and therefore the grandmother of Kevin Costner's John Dutton on Yellowstone.

What happened to John Dutton's brother?

But in a confrontation with the Broken Rock police over the theft of their cattle early in the 1st season, Lee is killed. It's his brother Kayce who avenges him, taking out the man who gunned him down in what became the first murder and cover-up of the series.

How are James and Margaret Dutton related to John?

Click here for the main page of the Dutton family. James and his wife Margaret were farmers in Tennessee. When they set off for their journey northward they had two children: Elsa and John. John is the father John Dutton Sr., who went on to become the father of John Dutton, making James the great grandfather.

How is Claire related to James Dutton?

Claire Dutton was the sister of James Dutton. Claire and her daughter, Mary Abel, joined her brother, James, and the rest of his family in Fort Worth, Texas, after her husband, Henry, passed away.

Is Elsa Dutton John's grandmother?

The couple has been acknowledged as John's great-grandparents in the Yellowstone series. With John (Costner) being the grandson of James and Margaret's son John, you can conclude that Elsa is, in fact, the Yellowstone character's great aunt.

How old are the Dutton siblings?

Beth is the second youngest of the Dutton family in the hit series. Her older brothers are Jamie, 36, and the ill-fated Lee Dutton (Dave Annable), 38, who died in season one.

Who was Margaret Dutton?

Margaret Dutton is a 1883 and Yellowstone character, played by Faith Hill. She and her husband James are homesteaders aiming to make a living in Montana as they leave a life of poverty behind and look for a better future.

What happened to Lee Dutton?

Unbeknownst to Lee, his brother Kayce Dutton, was attempting to prevent him from retaking the cattle from Broken Rock Reservation. Lee was eventually caught in gun crossfire and suffered a fatal gunshot wound caused by Robert Long.

How many sons did John Dutton have on Yellowstone?

John and Evelyn were blessed with four children: Lee, Jamie, Beth and Kayce. They live and grow up on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Kayce extended the family, marrying Monica Long and having a son named Tate, the grandson of John Dutton.

How did Jamie Dutton get adopted?

A three-month-old Jamie was then adopted by John Dutton, for reasons that are not entirely clear. John had adopted Rip when Rip was older, though it took him years to call Rip “son.” Jamie was groomed for Ivy League education and law school.

Does Elsa Dutton have a child?

Elsa's Baby is Spencer

The Dutton family in 1893, 10 years after the events of the prequel, is shown in a flashback. Spencer Dutton, John Dutton's younger brother, is now a teenager. Some fans, however, believe Spencer is really Elsa Dutton's son. Elsa's future appears dismal in the opening scene of 1883.

How old is John Dutton supposed to be?

The recently-premiered Yellowstone prequel, 1883, tells the origin story of the Dutton family. At the focal point are James (Tim McGraw), his wife, Margaret (Faith Hill), and their kids, Elsa (Isabel May) and John Dutton Sr. (John is a 5-year-old boy in 1883).

What happens to Elsa Dutton?

Elsa Dutton dies in her father's arms

During Elsa's final moments, James takes his daughter to an open area and they rest by a very specific tree — a tree that "Yellowstone" fans quickly recognized (via Twitter). "This is the spot," she tells her father.

Is Yellowstone a true story?

While 1883 may seem like a tale as old as time, the Westward expansion-inspired show is fiction. And, considering Yellowstone's full plotline is also not based on a true story, this shouldn't be all too surprising.

Does James and Margaret Dutton have another baby?

But do the couple have another son? According to The Cinemaholic, Spencer Dutton is James and Margaret's next son. He hasn't been born yet in 1883, and it's unclear if viewers will see how he comes about. But fans see him in the Yellowstone Season 4 premiere in an 1893 flashback.

Is Spencer Elsa's son?

Spencer has an older sister named Elsa and a brother named John. His aunt, Claire, his father's sister, her husband Henry and their daughter Mary Abel all died before he was born.

What were Elsa's last words in 1883?

Elsa Dutton and James Dutton seemingly sat for hours beneath the tree in 1883 episode 10. It's clear to both of them that Elsa will die under that tree. When she finally starts to go, she has a few final words for her father after seeing a bird. “You birds sure are smart,” Elsa says to the bird.