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John Brown 1818–1863

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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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Brown 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1818 · Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Died 23 Oct 1863 · Kinnaird, Perthshire, Scotland
Father Elizabeth Donnet
Spouse Euphemia Simpson
Children Christina Brown Reid, David Brown, Euphemia Brown, George Simpson Brown, Jessie Campbell Brown, John Brown, Margaret Brown, Peter Brown, Robert Brown
Siblings David Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Euphemia Brown, Peter Brown

Researchers connected through John Brown 1818–1863

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Biography

John Brown was born in 1818 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, the child of elizabeth donnet. John Brown married euphemia simpson, and had children including christina brown reid, david brown, euphemia brown, george simpson brown, jessie campbell brown, john brown, margaret brown, peter brown, robert brown. John Brown passed away in 1863 in Kinnaird, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1818
Birth of John Brown in Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Birth
1863
Death of John Brown in Kinnaird, Perthshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brown

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Scotland (1733) to Montrose, Angus, Scotland (1818) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Brown (1818–1863) was born in Montrose, Angus, Scotland and died in Kinnaird, Perthshire, 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 (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 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 Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Brown PTP
1818–1863
Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Brown's Descendants

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John Brown PTP 1818–1863