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John Bennie 1776–1851

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Bennie 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

Born 7 May 1776 · Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 19 Nov 1851 · Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Father William Bennie (1756–1848)
Spouse Janet Ramsay
Children Margaret Bennie

Researchers connected through John Bennie 1776–1851

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1776, John Bennie entered the world in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to william bennie. John Bennie married janet ramsay, and had children including margaret bennie. John Bennie passed away in 1851 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1776
Birth of John Bennie in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1851
Death of John Bennie in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bennie

This ancestor line traces from Airth,Stirling,Scotland (1672) to Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1776) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bennie (1776–1851) was born in Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Polmont, Stirlingshire, 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 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 4 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 Bennie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bennie PTP
1776–1851
Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
William Bennie PTP
1756–1848
Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Bennie's Descendants

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John Bennie PTP 1776–1851