Anna Wemyss (1675–1702) was born in Wemyss, Fife, , Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anna Wemyss 1675–1702

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Oct 1675 · Wemyss, Fife, , Scotland

Died 9 Jan 1702 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland

Father James Wemyss

Mother Margaret

Siblings David Wemyss, James Wemyss Of Bogie, John Weems, John Wemyss

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Wemyss

Margaret

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Anna Wemyss began in 1675 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Anna Wemyss passed away in 1702 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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1675

Birth of Anna Wemyss in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

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1702

Death of Anna Wemyss in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Anna Wemyss

This ancestor line traces from , , , Scotland (1641) to Wemyss, Fife, , Scotland (1675) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Anna Wemyss (1675–1702) was born in Wemyss, Fife, , Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , 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 Anna 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.
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