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David Lindsay 1788–1865

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 David Lindsay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 May 1788 · Vermont, United States
Died 2 JAN 1865 · Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Father Mary Varnum
Spouse Louisa
Children Mahala Lindsay

Researchers connected through David Lindsay 1788–1865

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Louisa

Biography

David Lindsay was born in 1788 in Vermont, United States, the child of mary varnum. David Lindsay married louisa, and had children including mahala lindsay. David Lindsay passed away in 1865 in Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1788
Birth of David Lindsay in Vermont, United States
Birth
1865
Death of David Lindsay in Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Lindsay

This ancestor line traces from Dracut, Massachusetts (1755) to Vermont, United States (1788) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Lindsay (1788–1865) was born in Vermont, United States and died in Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States. 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 (C) 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 2 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.

Related Records

David Lindsay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Lindsay PTP
1788–1865
Vermont, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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David Lindsay's Descendants

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David Lindsay PTP 1788–1865