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John Grant 1676–1746

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Grant in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 23 APR 1676 · Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Died 29 Jul 1746 · London, Middlesex, England
Father William Grant (1651–1707)
Mother Helen Mackie Grant
Spouse Elizabeth Fyffe
Children Alexander Grant, Janet Grant, John Grant, Margaret Grant, William Grant

Researchers connected through John Grant 1676–1746

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Grant 1676–1746

Biography

The story of John Grant began in 1676 in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. John Grant married elizabeth fyffe, and had children including alexander grant, janet grant, john grant, margaret grant, william grant. John Grant passed away in 1746 in London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of John Grant in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Birth
1746
Death of John Grant in London, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Grant

This ancestor line traces from Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1617) to Banff, Banffshire, Scotland (1676) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Grant (1676–1746) was born in Banff, Banffshire, Scotland and died in London, Middlesex, England. 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 3 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 Grant's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Grant PTP
1676–1746
Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
William Grant PTP
1651–1707
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Grant's Descendants

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John Grant PTP 1676–1746
  1. 1. William Grant PTP 1651–1707