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Alexander Smith Wilson 1893–1979

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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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 Wilson 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1893 · Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 21 Feb 1979 · Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Father Walter Wilson

Researchers connected through Alexander Wilson 1893–1979

and 1 more tree owner connected with Alexander Wilson 1893–1979

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1893, Alexander Smith Wilson entered the world in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to walter wilson. Alexander Smith Wilson passed away in 1979 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Life Timeline

1893
Birth of Alexander Smith Wilson in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1979
Death of Alexander Smith Wilson in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1715) to Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1893) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Wilson (1893–1979) was born in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, 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 (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 5 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Smith Wilson PTP
1893–1979
Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Alexander Wilson's Descendants

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Alexander Smith Wilson PTP 1893–1979