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John Thomas Tait 1889–1969

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
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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Tait in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 11 Nov 1889 · Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Died 27 Jan 1969 · Lochside, aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Spouse Elizabeth Manson
Children Jessie Barbara Tait, Mary Jane Tait, Minnie Helen Tait

Researchers connected through John Tait 1889–1969

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Biography

John Thomas Tait was born in 1889 in Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland. John Thomas Tait married elizabeth manson, and had children including jessie barbara tait, mary jane tait, minnie helen tait. John Thomas Tait passed away in 1969 in Lochside, aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1889
Birth of John Thomas Tait in Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Birth
1969
Death of John Thomas Tait in Lochside, aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Tait

This ancestor line traces from East Burrafirth, Aithsing, Shetland Islands, Scotland (1765) to Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland (1889) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Tait (1889–1969) was born in Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland and died in Lochside, aith, Aithsting, Shetland, 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 4 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.

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John Tait's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Thomas Tait PTP
1889–1969
Aith, Aithsting, Shetland, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Tait's Descendants

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John Thomas Tait PTP 1889–1969