Janet Gorrie "Jessie" Brown 1872–1929
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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
Researchers connected through Janet Brown 1872–1929
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Immediate Family
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
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1Census 1881 Scotland Census
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2Census 1891 Scotland Census
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3Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Brown
This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1872) across 13 generations.
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