Who was John Douglas?

John Douglas (1810–1814) was born in Dysart, Fife, Scotland and died in Pathhead, Dysart, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Douglas 1810–1814

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

Born 15 Aug 1810 · Dysart, Fife, Scotland

Died 23 Feb 1814 · Pathhead, Dysart, Fife, Scotland

Father Charles Douglas

Mother Agnes Balfour

Siblings Agnes Balfour Douglas, Charles Douglas, Elisabeth Douglas, Grizel Douglas, Isabella Gray Douglas, Peter Douglas

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Douglas

Agnes Balfour

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Douglas was born in 1810 in Dysart, Fife, Scotland, the child of charles douglas and agnes balfour. John Douglas passed away in 1814 in Pathhead, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.

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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1810

Birth of John Douglas in Dysart, Fife, Scotland

Birth

1810

John Douglas was baptized in Dysart,Fife,Scotland

Baptism

1814

Death of John Douglas in Pathhead, Dysart, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Douglas

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1673) to Dysart, Fife, Scotland (1810) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Douglas (1810–1814) was born in Dysart, Fife, Scotland and died in Pathhead, Dysart, Fife, 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 5 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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