David BROWN (1847–1918) was born in Lundie, Angus, Scotland and died in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David BROWN 1847–1918

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1847 · Lundie, Angus, Scotland

Died 27 Aug 1918 · Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Father Alexander Brown

Mother Ann Benvie

Siblings Alexander White Brown, Andrew Brown, Ann Brown, George Brown, James Brown, Jane Brown, John Peebles Brown, Robert Wedderspoon Brown, William Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Brown

Ann Benvie

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Children

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Biography

The story of David BROWN began in 1847 in Lundie, Angus, Scotland. David BROWN passed away in 1918 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

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1847

Birth of David BROWN in Lundie, Angus, Scotland

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1918

Death of David BROWN in Dundee, Angus, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from David BROWN

This ancestor line traces from Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland (1652) to Lundie, Angus, Scotland (1847) across 7 generations.

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: David BROWN (1847–1918) was born in Lundie, Angus, Scotland and died in Dundee, Angus, 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 David 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.
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