Who was Andrew Brown?

Andrew Brown (1822–1882) was born in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Andrew Brown 1822–1882

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

Born 23 APR 1822 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland

Died 7 OCT 1882 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Father Peter Brown

Mother Elizabeth Donnet

Spouse Catherine Clow

Children Catherine Brown, David Brown, Mary Brown, Peter Brown, Sarah Brown

Siblings Agnes Brown, Alexander Brown, Andrew Brown, Ann Brown, Catharine Brown, David Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Euphemia Brown, John Brown, Peter Brown

Records

1851 Scotland Census 1861 Scotland Census 1871 Scotland Census 1881 Scotland Census Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Scotland, Select Marriages

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Biography

The story of Andrew Brown began in 1822 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. Andrew Brown married catherine clow, and had children including catherine brown, david brown, mary brown, peter brown, sarah brown. Andrew Brown passed away in 1882 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.

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Census 1851 Scotland Census
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Census 1861 Scotland Census
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Census 1871 Scotland Census
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Census 1881 Scotland Census
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1822

Birth of Andrew Brown in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland

Birth

1882

Death of Andrew Brown in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Andrew Brown

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Scotland (1733) to Errol, Perthshire, Scotland (1822) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Andrew Brown (1822–1882) was born in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew 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 4 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.