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Bertie Tait 1941–1987

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Bertie Tait 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 15 Jul 1941 · East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Died 9 Apr 1987 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Father Laurence Tait
Mother Eliza Helen Anderson
Spouse Williamina Georgina Christine Johnson
Children Edward Tait, Helen Margaret Tait, Peter Lorus Johnson Tait
Siblings Barbara Jane Tait, Helen Margaret Tait, Laurence Tait, Robert William Tait, Thomas David Anderson Tait

Researchers connected through Bertie Tait 1941–1987

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Biography

Bertie Tait was born in 1941 in East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland, the child of laurence tait and eliza helen anderson. Bertie Tait married williamina georgina christine johnson, and had children including edward tait, helen margaret tait, peter lorus johnson tait. Bertie Tait passed away in 1987 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Life Timeline

1941
Birth of Bertie Tait in East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Birth
1987
Death of Bertie Tait in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bertie Tait

This ancestor line traces from East Burrafirth, Aithsing, Shetland Islands, Scotland (1765) to East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland (1941) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bertie Tait (1941–1987) was born in East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland and died in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 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 Bertie 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.

Bertie Tait's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Bertie Tait PTP
1941–1987
East Burrafirth, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
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Bertie Tait's Descendants

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Bertie Tait PTP 1941–1987