John Brown (1835–1916) was born in Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Peebles Brown 1835–1916

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 OCT 1835 · Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland

Died 17 JUN 1916 · Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland

Father Alexander Brown

Mother Ann Benvie

Siblings Alexander White Brown, Andrew Brown, Ann Brown, David Brown, George Brown, James Brown, Jane Brown, Robert Wedderspoon Brown, William Brown

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Brown

Ann Benvie

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1835, John Peebles Brown entered the world in Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland, born to alexander brown and ann benvie. John Peebles Brown passed away in 1916 in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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1835

Birth of John Peebles Brown in Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland

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1916

Death of John Peebles Brown in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Brown

This ancestor line traces from Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland (1652) to Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland (1835) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Brown (1835–1916) was born in Longforgan, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Alyth, 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 7 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.
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