Janet Muir 1697–1760
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Muir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Janet Muir 1697–1760
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Immediate Family
Biography
Janet Muir was born in 1697 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of james matthew mure muir and martha agnes hill. Janet Muir married john mcnair, and had children including archibald mcnair, hugh mcnair, janet mcnair mcnare, margaret willson, mary mcnair, mathew mcnair, robert mcnair. Janet Muir passed away in 1760 in New Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Muir
This ancestor line traces from Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland (1631) to Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1697) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Janet Muir (1697–1760) was born in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in New Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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 4 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.
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Janet Muir's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record