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David Fawns 1884–1938

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Fawns in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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

Born 20 Apr 1884 · Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Died 8 Sep 1938 · Hamiota, Western Manitoba Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
Father David Fawns Sr
Mother Mary Ann Fraser
Spouse Margaret Lillian Andrew
Children Arline Lillian Fawns, Fenella Marie Fawns, Margaret Evelyn Fawns, Shirley Elaine Fawns
Siblings Bessie Mitchell Fawns, George Frazer Fawns, Grace Isabella Belle Fawns, Helen Nell Jane Fawns, Lizzie Fraser Fawns, Mary Jaffray Fawns, William Fawns

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Biography

The story of David Fawns began in 1884 in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. In 1891, David Fawns resided in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. In 1901, David Fawns resided in Glasgow, Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. David Fawns married margaret lillian andrew, and had children including arline lillian fawns, fenella marie fawns, margaret evelyn fawns, shirley elaine fawns. David Fawns passed away in 1938 in Hamiota, Western Manitoba Census Division, Manitoba, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1891 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1901 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Census 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

  4. 4
    Census 1921 Census of Canada

  5. 5
    Immigration UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960

  6. 6
    Burial Records Canada, Find a Grave Index

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Manitoba, Marriage Index

Life Timeline

1884
Birth of David Fawns in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Birth
1891
David Fawns resided here in Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Residence
1901
David Fawns resided here in Glasgow, Maryhill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1906
David Fawns resided here in Marquette, Manitoba, Canada
Residence
1921
David Fawns resided here in 19, Rm 168, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
Residence
1938
Death of David Fawns in Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Fawns

This ancestor line traces from Fife, Scotland (1622) to Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1884) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Fawns (1884–1938) was born in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland and died in Hamiota, Western Manitoba Census Division, Manitoba, Canada. 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 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 9 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.

David Fawns's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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David Fawns PTP
1884–1938
Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Fawns's Descendants

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David Fawns PTP 1884–1938