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Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas 1701–1748

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Douglas in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1701 · Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Died 29 Jan 1748 · Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Father James Douglas
Mother Margaret Semple Sempill
Siblings Barbara Douglass, Margaret Douglas, Patrick Douglas, Robert Douglas

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Douglas 1701–1748

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Douglas 1701–1748

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas began in 1701 in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas passed away in 1748 in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Birth
1748
Death of Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Douglas

This ancestor line traces from Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland (1570) to Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1701) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Douglas (1701–1748) was born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 6 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.

Elizabeth Douglas's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas PTP
1701–1748
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Douglas's Descendants

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Elizabeth 'Bessie' Douglas PTP 1701–1748