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John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl 1667–1732

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Atholl 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1667 · Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 12 Dec 1732 · Swatara, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Father John Markgraaf Van Atholl Marquis Of Atholl Murray Lord 3Rd Earl Of Atholl Amp Sheriff Of Fife
Children William Murray

Researchers connected through John Atholl 1667–1732

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Biography

In 1667, John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl entered the world in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to john markgraaf van atholl marquis of atholl murray lord 3rd earl of atholl amp sheriff of fife. John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl had children including william murray. John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl passed away in 1732 in Swatara, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Life Timeline

1667
Birth of John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1683
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married in Atholl, Scotland
Marriage
1685
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married in Scotland
Marriage
1688
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Marriage
1689
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Marriage
1707
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married in Auchterderran,Fife,Scotland
Marriage
1710
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married
Marriage
1710
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl was married in Canongate,Edinburgh,Midlothian,Scotland
Marriage
1732
Death of John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl in Swatara, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Atholl

This ancestor line traces from Tullibardine, Perthshire, Scotland (1605) to Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland (1667) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Atholl (1667–1732) was born in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Swatara, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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.

John Atholl's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl PTP
1667–1732
Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Atholl's Descendants

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JA
John Murray 1st Duke of Atholl PTP 1667–1732