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John Sloss 1673–1735

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Sloss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. 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 17 AUG 1673 · Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 12 AUG 1735 · South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Father George Sloss
Mother Janet Walker
Spouse Catherine Beaton
Children Elizabeth Sloss, George Sloss, James Sloss, Margaret Sloss

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Biography

In 1673, John Sloss entered the world in Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland, born to george sloss and janet walker. John Sloss married catherine beaton, margaret anderson, and had children including elizabeth sloss, george sloss, james sloss, margaret sloss. John Sloss passed away in 1735 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Stevenson Web Site

Life Timeline

1673
Birth of John Sloss in Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1735
Death of John Sloss in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

John Sloss (1673–1735) was born in Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland and died in South Leith, Midlothian, 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.
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John Sloss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sloss PTP
1673–1735
Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Sloss's Descendants

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John Sloss PTP 1673–1735