John Love (1695–1750) was born in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and died in Dalkeith, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Love 1695–1750

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

Born 09 Jul 1695 · Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Died 20 Sep 1750 · Dalkeith, Scotland

Father John Love Sr

Mother Elizabeth Thomsone

Spouse Elizabeth Campbell

Children Ann Love, Archibald Love, Bertha Love, David Love, Elizabeth Love, Grissell Love, James Love, John Love, Margaret Love, Marion Love, Mary Love, Robert Love

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … London, England, Church of England … Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Scotland, Select Marriages

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Biography

In 1695, John Love entered the world in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, born to john love sr and elizabeth thomsone. John Love married elizabeth campbell, and had children including ann love, archibald love, bertha love, david love, elizabeth love, grissell love, james love, john love, margaret love, marion love, mary love, robert love. John Love passed away in 1750 in Dalkeith, Scotland.

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1695

Birth of John Love in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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1750

Death of John Love in Dalkeith, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Love

This ancestor line traces from Midlothlan, Scotland (1630) to Dumbarton (1695) across 3 generations.

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: John Love (1695–1750) was born in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and died in Dalkeith, 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 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.
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