John McAlaster 1668–1719
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John McAlaster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John McAlaster 1668–1719
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1668, John McAlaster entered the world in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to john mcalaster and margaret forrester. John McAlaster married jonet hutcheon, and had children including agnes mcalaster. John McAlaster passed away in 1719 in Glasgow.
Sources
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1Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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2Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John McAlaster
This ancestor line traces from Stirlingshire, Scotland (1647) to Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1668) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John McAlaster (1668–1719) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 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 2 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.
Related Records
John McAlaster's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record