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Jean (Janet) Buchanan 1631–1671

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jean Buchanan 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1631 · Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 24 Jul 1671 · Killearn, Stirling, Scotland
Spouse Sir John Calduell Laird
Children Alexander Laird, James Leckie Laird, Thomas Leckie Laird

Researchers connected through Jean Buchanan 1631–1671

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Biography

In 1631, Jean (Janet) Buchanan entered the world in Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Jean (Janet) Buchanan married sir john calduell laird, and had children including alexander laird, james leckie laird, thomas leckie laird. Jean (Janet) Buchanan passed away in 1671 in Killearn, Stirling, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Jean (Janet) Buchanan in Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1671
Death of Jean (Janet) Buchanan in Killearn, Stirling, Scotland
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jean Buchanan (1631–1671) was born in Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Killearn, Stirling, 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 Jean 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.

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Jean Buchanan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jean (Janet) Buchanan PTP
1631–1671
Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jean Buchanan's Descendants

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Jean (Janet) Buchanan PTP 1631–1671