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Colin MacRae 1772–1865

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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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B Reliability
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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 Colin MacRae in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 03 Mar 1772 · Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Died 08 Jul 1865 · Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Father Roderick Macrae
Mother Catherine Burke
Siblings John Macrae

Researchers connected through Colin MacRae 1772–1865

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Colin MacRae was born in 1772 in Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA, the child of roderick macrae and catherine burke. Colin MacRae passed away in 1865 in Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1772
Birth of Colin MacRae in Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1865
Death of Colin MacRae in Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Colin MacRae

This ancestor line traces from Kirton, Lochalsh, Ross-shire, Scotland (1510) to Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA (1772) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colin MacRae (1772–1865) was born in Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA and died in Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. 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 Colin 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 7 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.

Colin MacRae's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Colin MacRae PTP
1772–1865
Hope Mills, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Colin MacRae's Descendants

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Colin MacRae PTP 1772–1865