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John Colquhoun 1836–1909

Public Tree Person

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Colquhoun 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Apr 1836 · Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 30 Nov 1909 · Clevedon, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
Father Margaret Dundas Ramsay
Children John Colquhoun

Researchers connected through John Colquhoun 1836–1909

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of John Colquhoun began in 1836 in Lanarkshire, Scotland. John Colquhoun had children including john colquhoun. John Colquhoun passed away in 1909 in Clevedon, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1836
Birth of John Colquhoun in Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1909
Death of John Colquhoun in Clevedon, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Colquhoun

This ancestor line traces from Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1719) to Lanarkshire, Scotland (1836) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Colquhoun (1836–1909) was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Clevedon, Manukau, Auckland, 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 (A) 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 Colquhoun's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Colquhoun PTP
1836–1909
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Colquhoun's Descendants

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John Colquhoun PTP 1836–1909