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Alexander Magowan 1925–1986

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Magowan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 JUN 1925 · Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 22 DEC 1986 · East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Mary Hamilton Eadie

Researchers connected through Alexander Magowan 1925–1986

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1925, Alexander Magowan entered the world in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to mary hamilton eadie. Alexander Magowan passed away in 1986 in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1925
Birth of Alexander Magowan in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1986
Death of Alexander Magowan in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Magowan

This ancestor line traces from East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, , Scotland (1699) to Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1925) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Magowan (1925–1986) was born in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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 7 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.

Alexander Magowan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Magowan PTP
1925–1986
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Alexander Magowan's Descendants

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Alexander Magowan PTP 1925–1986