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Janet Ferguson 1655–1682

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Ferguson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Sep 1655 · Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 23 Apr 1682 · Middlesex, London, England
Father William Ferguson
Mother Jean Elphinstone 10Th Ggm Scot Rob
Spouse John Robinson
Children Margaret Robinson, Thomas Robison

Researchers connected through Janet Ferguson 1655–1682

and 3 more tree owners connected with Janet Ferguson 1655–1682

Biography

Janet Ferguson was born in 1655 in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland, the child of william ferguson and jean elphinstone 10th ggm scot rob. Janet Ferguson married john robinson, and had children including margaret robinson, thomas robison. Janet Ferguson passed away in 1682 in Middlesex, London, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of Janet Ferguson in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1682
Death of Janet Ferguson in Middlesex, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Ferguson

This ancestor line traces from Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland (1463) to Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland (1655) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet Ferguson (1655–1682) was born in Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Middlesex, London, England. 4 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, 4 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 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.
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 Ferguson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janet Ferguson PTP
1655–1682
Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Janet Ferguson's Descendants

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JF
Janet Ferguson PTP 1655–1682
  1. 1. Margaret Robinson PTP 1676–1699