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Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay 1912–1969

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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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth MacKay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1912 · Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 5 Mar 1969 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Duncan Mackay
Mother Elizabeth Lizzie Guthrie
Siblings Archibald Mackay, Duncan Mackay, Hugh Woodburn Guthrie Mackay, John Guthrie Mackay, Martha Guthrie Mackay, Mary Ann Nancy Mackay, Susan Lockie Mackay
Records
UK, British Army World War … Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers
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Researchers connected through Elizabeth MacKay 1912–1969

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay was born in 1912 in Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of duncan mackay and elizabeth lizzie guthrie. Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay passed away in 1969 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Military UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920

  2. 2
    Record Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Electoral Registers

Life Timeline

1912
Birth of Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay in Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1969
Death of Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth MacKay

This ancestor line traces from Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1531) to Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1912) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth MacKay (1912–1969) was born in Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 (B) 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 10 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

Duncan Mackay
Father
Elizabeth Lizzie Guthrie
Mother

Elizabeth MacKay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay PTP
1912–1969
Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth MacKay's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Bessie) MacKay PTP 1912–1969