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John Mackay 1888–1962

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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Mackay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 18 Dec 1888 · Kilbrandon, Argyllshire, Scotland
Died 18 Feb 1962 · Lockerbie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Father John Mackay
Mother Ann Mcniven
Siblings Archibald M Mackay, Donald Mackay, Duncan Mckay, Eliza Elizabeth Mckay, Hannah Mackay, Harriet Hannah Stewart Mckay, Julia Mckay, Mary Ann Mckay, Mary Mckay, Sarah Sadie Mckay, Susan Mackay

Researchers connected through John Mackay 1888–1962

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Mackay 1888–1962

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1888, John Mackay entered the world in Kilbrandon, Argyllshire, Scotland, born to john mackay and ann mcniven. John Mackay passed away in 1962 in Lockerbie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1888
Birth of John Mackay in Kilbrandon, Argyllshire, Scotland
Birth
1962
Death of John Mackay in Lockerbie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Mackay

This ancestor line traces from Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1531) to Kilbrandon, Argyllshire, Scotland (1888) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Mackay (1888–1962) was born in Kilbrandon, Argyllshire, Scotland and died in Lockerbie, Dumfries-shire, 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 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.

John Mackay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Mackay PTP
1888–1962
Kilbrandon, Argyllshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Mackay's Descendants

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John Mackay PTP 1888–1962