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Alexander Paterson 1851–1900

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Paterson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Sep 1851 · Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 30 Jan 1900 · Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father John Paterson
Mother Agnes Gilchrist
Siblings Agnes Paterson, Agness Paterson, Ann Bruce Paterson, Ann Eliza Paterson, Isabella Paterson, James Paterson, John Paterson, Margaret Paterson, Thomas Paterson
Records
1861 Scotland Census 1871 Scotland Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Alexander Paterson began in 1851 in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1861, Alexander Paterson resided in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1871, Alexander Paterson resided in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Alexander Paterson passed away in 1900 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1861 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1871 Scotland Census

Life Timeline

1851
Birth of Alexander Paterson in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1861
Alexander Paterson resided here in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1871
Alexander Paterson resided here in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1900
Death of Alexander Paterson in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Paterson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Paterson (1851–1900) was born in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Shotts, 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 (A) 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 1 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

John Paterson
Father
Agnes Gilchrist
Mother

Alexander Paterson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Paterson PTP
1851–1900
Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Alexander Paterson's Descendants

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Alexander Paterson PTP 1851–1900