Alexander Millar 1726–1791
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Millar in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1726, Alexander Millar entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to alexander miller and katherine herriot. Alexander Millar passed away in 1791 in Truro Robie St. Cemetery, Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia.
Sources
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Millar
This ancestor line traces from Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1590) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1726) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alexander Millar (1726–1791) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Truro Robie St. Cemetery, Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia. 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 (B) 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Alexander Millar's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record