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Elizabeth \ Bessie Johnson 1566–1630

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
C
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 Elizabeth Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 14 Jul 1566 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Died 07 Dec 1630 · Faversham
Father Elizabeth Bessie Liddell
Children Margaret Watson

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Johnson 1566–1630

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elizabeth Johnson 1566–1630

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Elizabeth, Bessie Johnson was born in 1566 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, the child of elizabeth bessie liddell. Elizabeth, Bessie Johnson had children including margaret watson. Elizabeth, Bessie Johnson passed away in 1630 in Faversham.

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Life Timeline

1566
Birth of Elizabeth, Bessie Johnson in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1630
Death of Elizabeth, Bessie Johnson in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Death
1630
Burial of Elizabeth, Bessie Johnson in Faversham
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1500) to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1566) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Johnson (1566–1630) was born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Faversham. 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 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 4 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 Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth \ Bessie Johnson PTP
1566–1630
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Johnson's Descendants

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Elizabeth \ Bessie Johnson PTP 1566–1630