Donald Ridley Muir 1929–2011
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Donald Muir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1929, Donald Ridley Muir entered the world in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born to herbert ridley muir and grace s frame. In 1931, Donald Ridley Muir resided in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1951, Donald Ridley Muir resided in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Donald Ridley Muir married muir, and had children including carolyn shyba, james ridley muir. Donald Ridley Muir passed away in 2011 in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
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1Voter Records Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
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2Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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3Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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4Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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5Census 1931 Census of Canada
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6Newspaper/Obituary Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index
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7City Directory Canadian Phone and Address Directories
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8Newspaper/Obituary Canada, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current
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9School/Education Canada, Selected School Yearbooks
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10Record Canada, Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current
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11Record Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Donald Muir
This ancestor line traces from Lochiel, Inverness-shire, Scotland (1460) to Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1929) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Donald Muir (1929–2011) was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died in Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, 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 Donald 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 15 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
Donald Muir's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record