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John Moffatt 1666–1733

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Moffatt 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 18 Feb 1666 · Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 23 May 1733 · Newton, Midlothian, Scotland
Father Janet Cadgeley Kaidglaw Edgly
Children Hannah Moffatt

Researchers connected through John Moffatt 1666–1733

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Moffatt 1666–1733

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of John Moffatt began in 1666 in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. John Moffatt had children including hannah moffatt. John Moffatt passed away in 1733 in Newton, Midlothian, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of John Moffatt in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1690
John Moffatt was married in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1733
Death of John Moffatt in Newton, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Moffatt

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1598) to Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland (1666) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Moffatt (1666–1733) was born in Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Newton, Midlothian, Scotland. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 Moffatt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Moffatt PTP
1666–1733
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Moffatt's Descendants

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JM
John Moffatt PTP 1666–1733