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Jeanette Paterson 1900–1961

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jeanette Paterson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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

Born 2 Sep 1900 · Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland
Died 8 Oct 1961 · Swedesboro, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
Father Alexander Wright Paterson
Mother Elizabeth Hyde
Spouse James Mcglashan Brown
Children Alexander Brown, Alexander Hyde Brown, Arthur Brown, Catherine Brown, Eileen Brown, Elizabeth Hyde Brown, James Michael Brown, Jean Brown, John Brown, John Hann Brown, Joseph Brown, Joseph Hyde Brown, Patrick Brown, Peter Brown, Veronica Ronnie Brown, Veronica Brown

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Biography

In 1900, Jeanette Paterson entered the world in Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland, born to alexander wright paterson and elizabeth hyde. In 1940, Jeanette Paterson resided in Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. Jeanette Paterson married james mcglashan brown, and had children including alexander brown, alexander hyde brown, arthur brown, catherine brown, eileen brown, elizabeth hyde brown, james michael brown, jean brown, john brown, john hann brown, joseph brown, joseph hyde brown, patrick brown, peter brown, veronica ronnie brown, veronica brown. Jeanette Paterson passed away in 1961 in Swedesboro, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1900
Birth of Jeanette Paterson in Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland
Birth
1940
Jeanette Paterson resided here in Bayonne, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Residence
1961
Death of Jeanette Paterson in Swedesboro, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeanette Paterson

This ancestor line traces from Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1873) to Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland (1900) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jeanette Paterson (1900–1961) was born in Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland and died in Swedesboro, Gloucester, New Jersey, 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.
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Jeanette Paterson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jeanette Paterson PTP
1900–1961
Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland
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Jeanette Paterson's Descendants

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Jeanette Paterson PTP 1900–1961