Catherine Jane Melvin 1876–1920
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Melvin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Catherine Melvin 1876–1920
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Immediate Family
Biography
Catherine Jane Melvin was born in 1876 in Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, the child of william waterson melvin and isabella ann beaton. Catherine Jane Melvin married lewis grant margach coffee planter knockando coffee planter. Catherine Jane Melvin passed away in 1920 in Kinyala Estate, Masindi, Uganda.
Sources
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1Census 1881 Scotland Census
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2Census 1891 Scotland Census
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3Census 1901 Scotland Census
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4Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index
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5Record U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.
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6Immigration Passenger List
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Melvin
This ancestor line traces from Inveravon, Aberlour, Banff, Scotland (1724) to Macduff, Banffshire, , Scotland (1876) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Catherine Melvin (1876–1920) was born in Macduff, Banffshire, , Scotland and died in Kinyala Estate, Masindi, Uganda. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine 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 6 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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Catherine Melvin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record