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Andrew George Tait 1885–1960

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew Tait in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 9 Jun 1885 · East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Died 2 Apr 1960 · Wellington, New Zealand
Father John Tait
Mother Mary Henry
Spouse Elspeth Tait
Siblings Barbara Tait, Hugh Tait, James Tait, Joan Tait, John Robert Tait, Laurence Tait, Martha Tait, Mary Jane Tait, Robina Catherine Tait, Thomas Tait, Tirval Tait, William Tait

Researchers connected through Andrew Tait 1885–1960

and 1 more tree owner connected with Andrew Tait 1885–1960

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Elspeth Tait
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Andrew George Tait was born in 1885 in East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland, the child of john tait and mary henry. Andrew George Tait married elspeth tait. Andrew George Tait passed away in 1960 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Andrew George Tait in East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Birth
1960
Death of Andrew George Tait in Wellington, New Zealand
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Andrew Tait

This ancestor line traces from East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland (1856) to East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland (1885) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Andrew Tait (1885–1960) was born in East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland and died in Wellington, New Zealand. 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 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 2 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.

Andrew Tait's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Andrew George Tait PTP
1885–1960
East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Andrew Tait's Descendants

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Andrew George Tait PTP 1885–1960