Who was John CAMPBELL?

John CAMPBELL (1686–1751) was born in Torryburn, Clackmannanshire, Scotland and died in Cardoss, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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John CAMPBELL 1686–1751

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Oct 1686 · Torryburn, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Died 3 Aug 1751 · Cardoss, Scotland

Father John Sir Honorable Campbell

Mother Bessie Patton

Children Sarah Campbell

Siblings Alexander Campbell, Jannet Campbell, Margaret Campbell

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Sir Honorable Campbell

Bessie Patton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Sarah Campbell

Biography

In 1686, John CAMPBELL entered the world in Torryburn, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, born to john sir honorable campbell and bessie patton. John CAMPBELL had children including sarah campbell. John CAMPBELL passed away in 1751 in Cardoss, Scotland.

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1686

Birth of John CAMPBELL in Torryburn, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Birth

1751

Death of John CAMPBELL in Cardoss, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John CAMPBELL

This ancestor line traces from Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany (1500) to Torryburn, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1686) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John CAMPBELL (1686–1751) was born in Torryburn, Clackmannanshire, Scotland and died in Cardoss, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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 9 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.