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Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown 1872–1929

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Apr 1872 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Died 28 Apr 1929 · Keene, New Hampshire, USA
Father Alexander Mcglashan Brown
Siblings Catherine Brown, Euphemia Brown, James Brown, Jane Mcglashan Brown, Margaret Maggie Gorrie Brown, Peter Mcglashan Brown

Researchers connected through Janet Brown 1872–1929

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1872, Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown entered the world in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, born to alexander mcglashan brown. In 1881, Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown resided in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. In 1891, Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown resided in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown passed away in 1929 in Keene, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1881 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1891 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1872
Birth of Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1881
Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown resided here in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Residence
1891
Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown resided here in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Residence
1929
Death of Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown in Keene, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Brown

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1872) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet Brown (1872–1929) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Keene, New Hampshire, 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 (A) 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 13 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.

Janet Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown PTP
1872–1929
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Janet Brown's Descendants

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Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown PTP 1872–1929