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John Arneil 1815–1886

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Arneil in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 31 DEC 1815 · Low Church Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Died 23 JAN 1886 · 36 Canal Street Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Father John Findlay Arneil
Mother Sarah Goudie
Siblings Elizabeth Arneil, Isabella Arneil, Jane Arniel, Janet Arneil, John Arniel, Margaret Arneil, Sarah Arniel, William Arneil

Researchers connected through John Arneil 1815–1886

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Arneil began in 1815 in Low Church Paisley Renfrew Scotland. In 1841, John Arneil resided in Paisley High, Renfrewshire, Scotland. In 1881, John Arneil resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland. John Arneil passed away in 1886 in 36 Canal Street Paisley Renfrew Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1841 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1881 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1815
Birth of John Arneil in Low Church Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Birth
1841
John Arneil resided here in Paisley High, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Residence
1881
John Arneil resided here in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Residence
1886
Death of John Arneil in 36 Canal Street Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Arneil

This ancestor line traces from Renfrewshire, Scotland (1719) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1794) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Arneil (1815–1886) was born in Low Church Paisley Renfrew Scotland and died in 36 Canal Street Paisley Renfrew 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Arneil's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Arneil PTP
1815–1886
Low Church Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Arneil's Descendants

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John Arneil PTP 1815–1886