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Charles Cousar 1774–1863

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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: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Cousar in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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, with linked records

Born 11 Dec 1774 · Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 28 Nov 1863 · Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
Father John Cousar
Mother Janet Watson
Spouse Mary Banks
Children Adam Cousar, Andrew Cousar, Charles Cousar, David Cousar, James Cousar, Janet Cousar, John Cousar, Margaret Cousar, Mary Cousar, Robert Cousar, William Cousar

Researchers connected through Charles Cousar 1774–1863

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Biography

In 1774, Charles Cousar entered the world in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to john cousar and janet watson. Charles Cousar married mary banks, and had children including adam cousar, andrew cousar, charles cousar, david cousar, james cousar, janet cousar, john cousar, margaret cousar, mary cousar, robert cousar, william cousar. Charles Cousar passed away in 1863 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1841 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1851 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Census 1861 Scotland Census

  4. 4
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

  6. 6
    Record Select Counties, Scotland Church of Scotland, Baptisms, 1615-1854

Life Timeline

1774
Birth of Charles Cousar in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1774
Charles Cousar was baptized in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
Baptism
1863
Death of Charles Cousar in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Cousar

This ancestor line traces from MONKTON, AYR, SCOTLAND (1716) to Irvine, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND (1774) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Cousar (1774–1863) was born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Irvine, Ayrshire, 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 Charles 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Charles Cousar's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Charles Cousar PTP
1774–1863
Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Charles Cousar's Descendants

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Charles Cousar PTP 1774–1863