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Janet McCrae 1747–1815

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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 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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet McCrae in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 05 Aug 1747 · Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Died 07 Dec 1815 · Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Spouse Lt Joseph James Scott
Children Rebecca Ann Scott

Researchers connected through Janet McCrae 1747–1815

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1747, Janet McCrae entered the world in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States. Janet McCrae married lt joseph james scott, and had children including rebecca ann scott. Janet McCrae passed away in 1815 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of Janet McCrae in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1815
Death of Janet McCrae in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet McCrae (1747–1815) was born in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States and died in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States. 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 (C) 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 1 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 McCrae's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janet McCrae PTP
1747–1815
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Janet McCrae's Descendants

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Janet McCrae PTP 1747–1815