Jane Wright (1860–1921) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jane Wright 1860–1921

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 03 Jan 1860 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Died 20 Sep 1921 · Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Dougald Wright

Mother Helen Ramsay

Siblings Dougall Wright, James Wright, Jean Wright, John Wright

Records

1851 Scotland Census 1871 Scotland Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dougald Wright

Helen Ramsay

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jane Wright began in 1860 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. In 1851, Jane Wright resided in Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1871, Jane Wright resided in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jane Wright passed away in 1921 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

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Census 1851 Scotland Census
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Census 1871 Scotland Census

Life Timeline

1851

Jane Wright resided here in Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1860

Birth of Jane Wright in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Birth

1871

Jane Wright resided here in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1921

Death of Jane Wright in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Wright

This ancestor line traces from Auchinbart, Parish of Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. (1540) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1860) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane Wright (1860–1921) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Cambuslang, 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 (A) 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 9 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.
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