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John Guthrie MacKay 1908–1929

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John MacKay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 5 May 1908 · Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 5 Apr 1929 · Rushill Hospital, Possilpark, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Duncan Mackay
Mother Elizabeth Lizzie Guthrie
Siblings Archibald Mackay, Duncan Mackay, Elizabeth Bessie Mackay, Hugh Woodburn Guthrie Mackay, Martha Guthrie Mackay, Mary Ann Nancy Mackay, Susan Lockie Mackay

Researchers connected through John MacKay 1908–1929

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1908, John Guthrie MacKay entered the world in Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to duncan mackay and elizabeth lizzie guthrie. John Guthrie MacKay passed away in 1929 in Rushill Hospital, Possilpark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

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    Military UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920

Life Timeline

1908
Birth of John Guthrie MacKay in Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1929
Death of John Guthrie MacKay in Rushill Hospital, Possilpark, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John MacKay

This ancestor line traces from Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1531) to Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1908) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John MacKay (1908–1929) was born in Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Rushill Hospital, Possilpark, Lanarkshire, 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 10 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 Guthrie MacKay PTP
1908–1929
Kelvin, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John MacKay's Descendants

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John Guthrie MacKay PTP 1908–1929