Who was Agnes Fairley?

Agnes Fairley (1912–1989) was born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Ruskin, Hillsborough, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Agnes Swan Fairley 1912–1989

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Mar 1912 · Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 05 Jan 1989 · Ruskin, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Father David Fairley

Mother Agnes Annie Swan Wilson

Spouse Hugh Mccowan

Children Catherine Bozzor Reglna, Doreen Andrews, Elizabeth Jamleson, Janet Woodley, John Mccowan

Siblings John Fairley, Robert Wilson Fairley

Records

1921 Census of Canada Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980 U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger … Florida Death Index Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths … Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938

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Researchers connected through Agnes Fairley 1912–1989

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Fairley

Agnes Annie Swan Wilson

Spouse(s)

Hugh Mccowan

Children

Catherine Bozzor Reglna

Biography

Agnes Swan Fairley was born in 1912 in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of david fairley and agnes annie swan wilson. Agnes Swan Fairley married hugh mccowan, and had children including catherine bozzor reglna, doreen andrews, elizabeth jamleson, janet woodley, john mccowan. Agnes Swan Fairley passed away in 1989 in Ruskin, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

Sources

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Census 1921 Census of Canada
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Immigration Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
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Voter Records Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Immigration UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
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Death Records Florida Death Index
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Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948
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Record Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938

Life Timeline

1912

Birth of Agnes Swan Fairley in 31b Ellis St, Coatbridge.

Birth

1912

Birth of Agnes Swan Fairley in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1921

Agnes Swan Fairley resided here in Lot 10 Con 4, York Township, York South, Ontario, Canada

Residence

1957

Agnes Swan Fairley resided here in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Residence

1989

Death of Agnes Swan Fairley in Ruskin, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Agnes Fairley

This ancestor line traces from Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1883) to Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1912) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Agnes Fairley (1912–1989) was born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Ruskin, Hillsborough, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Agnes in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

David Fairley

Father

Agnes Annie Swan Wilson

Mother

Agnes Fairley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Agnes Swan Fairley PTP

1912–1989

Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland