Jessie Tait 1885–1963
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jessie Tait 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Jessie Tait 1885–1963
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1885, Jessie Tait entered the world in Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland, born to james tait and barbara johnson. Jessie Tait married john hay, and had children including agnes grace hay, barbara ann hay, christina mary laura hay, gilbert hay, jessie hay, john james hay, thomas hay, williamina hay. Jessie Tait passed away in 1963 in Nest House, Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jessie Tait
This ancestor line traces from East Burrafirth, Aithsing, Shetland Islands, Scotland (1765) to Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland (1885) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jessie Tait (1885–1963) was born in Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland and died in Nest House, Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland. 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 Jessie 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.
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Jessie Tait's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record