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Capt. John Inglis 1642–1686

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. Inglis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1642 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 09 Feb 1686 · Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Father Johne Inglis
Spouse Margaret Caringtoun
Children William Inglis

Researchers connected through Capt. Inglis 1642–1686

and 5 more tree owners connected with Capt. Inglis 1642–1686

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Capt. John Inglis began in 1642 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Capt. John Inglis married margaret caringtoun, and had children including william inglis. Capt. John Inglis passed away in 1686 in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Capt. John Inglis in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1686
Death of Capt. John Inglis in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Inglis

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1555) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1642) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt. Inglis (1642–1686) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. 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.

Related Records

Capt. Inglis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt. John Inglis PTP
1642–1686
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Capt. Inglis's Descendants

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Capt. John Inglis PTP 1642–1686