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Archibald McKellar 1785–1862

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 Archibald McKellar 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Nov 1785 · Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
Died 04 MAR 1862 · Kamesburgh (Port Bannatyne), North Bute
Father Duncan Mckellar
Mother Margaret Brown
Siblings Archibald Mckellar, Duncan Mckellar, Elspa Mckellar, Jannet Mckellar, Margaret Mckellar, Mary Mckellar, Sarah Mckellar

Researchers connected through Archibald McKellar 1785–1862

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Archibald McKellar was born in 1785 in Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland, the child of duncan mckellar and margaret brown. Archibald McKellar passed away in 1862 in Kamesburgh (Port Bannatyne), North Bute.

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Life Timeline

1785
Birth of Archibald McKellar in Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
Birth
1862
Death of Archibald McKellar in Kamesburgh (Port Bannatyne), North Bute
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Archibald McKellar

This ancestor line traces from Kilmichael, Glassary, Argyllshire, Scotland, UK (1759) to Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland (1785) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Archibald McKellar (1785–1862) was born in Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland and died in Kamesburgh (Port Bannatyne), North Bute. 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 Archibald 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.

Archibald McKellar's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Archibald McKellar PTP
1785–1862
Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Archibald McKellar's Descendants

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Archibald McKellar PTP 1785–1862