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John Semple 1807–1882

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Semple in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 21 Mar 1807 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 11 Dec 1882 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Father John Semple
Mother Margaret Richmont Richmond
Spouse Flora Orr
Children Flora Ann Semple, James Orr Semple, John Orr Semple, Margaret Semple, Mary Semple, Neil Orr Semple, Samuel Semple, William Semple
Siblings Alexander Semple, Ann Semple, David Semple, James Richmond Semple, Jean Mason Semple, Margaret Semple, Samuel Semple, William Semple

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Biography

The story of John Semple began in 1807 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. John Semple married flora orr, and had children including flora ann semple, james orr semple, john orr semple, margaret semple, mary semple, neil orr semple, samuel semple, william semple. John Semple passed away in 1882 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1807
Birth of John Semple in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1882
Death of John Semple in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Semple

This ancestor line traces from Ayrshire, Scotland (1670) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1807) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Semple (1807–1882) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Paisley, Renfrewshire, 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.
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John Semple's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Semple PTP
1807–1882
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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John Semple's Descendants

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John Semple PTP 1807–1882