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Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris 1629–1675

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elspeth Moris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 8 Mar 1629 · Alloa, Clackmannanshire, , Scotland
Died 27 Apr 1675 · Surrey, England
Father Thomas Moris
Spouse James Paterson
Children Janet Jean Paterson Blair

Researchers connected through Elspeth Moris 1629–1675

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1629, Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris entered the world in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, born to thomas moris. Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris married james paterson, and had children including janet jean paterson blair. Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris passed away in 1675 in Surrey, England.

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Life Timeline

1629
Birth of Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Birth
1675
Burial of Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris in Surrey, England
Burial
1676
Death of Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elspeth Moris

This ancestor line traces from Nayland, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1507) to Alloa, Clackmannanshire, , Scotland (1629) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elspeth Moris (1629–1675) was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, , Scotland and died in Surrey, England. 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 Elspeth 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 5 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

Elspeth Moris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris PTP
1629–1675
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, , Scotland
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Elspeth Moris's Descendants

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Elspeth (Elizabeth) Moris PTP 1629–1675