Janet Brown (1792–1870) was born in Blantyre, Lanark, Scotland and died in Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Janet Brown 1792–1870

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 May 1792 · Blantyre, Lanark, Scotland

Died 5 Feb 1870 · Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Samuel Brown

Mother Mary Greig

Siblings Andrew Brown, Ann Brown, Isabel Brown, Isobel Brown, James Brown, Jane Brown, John Greig Brown, Mary Brown, Robert Brown, Sarah Brown, William Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Brown

Mary Greig

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1792, Janet Brown entered the world in Blantyre, Lanark, Scotland, born to samuel brown and mary greig. Janet Brown passed away in 1870 in Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1792

Birth of Janet Brown in Blantyre, Lanark, Scotland

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1870

Death of Janet Brown in Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Brown

This ancestor line traces from Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1688) to Blantyre, Lanark, Scotland (1792) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Janet Brown (1792–1870) was born in Blantyre, Lanark, Scotland and died in Shettleston, 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 Janet 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.
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