John Bathgate 1837–1913
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Bathgate 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Bathgate 1837–1913
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Bathgate began in 1837 in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland. John Bathgate married anne melville grant, and had children including alexander william bathgate, charles bathgate, elizabeth jane bathgate, james archibald bathgate, jessie brown bathgate, peter melville bathgate. John Bathgate passed away in 1913 in West Taieri, Otago, New Zealand.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bathgate
This ancestor line traces from Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland (1793) to Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1837) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Bathgate (1837–1913) was born in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland and died in West Taieri, Otago, New Zealand. 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 (B) 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 2 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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John Bathgate's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record