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Jane Ann Wilson 1697–1757

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 Jane Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 28 Mar 1697 · Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 8 Nov 1757 · Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse Archibald James Edward Douglass
Children Elizabeth Jane Douglas, Thomas Douglass

Researchers connected through Jane Wilson 1697–1757

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Biography

In 1697, Jane Ann Wilson entered the world in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Jane Ann Wilson married archibald james edward douglass, and had children including elizabeth jane douglas, thomas douglass. Jane Ann Wilson passed away in 1757 in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Jane Ann Wilson in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1757
Death of Jane Ann Wilson in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1540) to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1697) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Wilson (1697–1757) was born in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 Jane 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 7 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.

Jane Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Ann Wilson PTP
1697–1757
Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jane Wilson's Descendants

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Jane Ann Wilson PTP 1697–1757