John Telfer 1734–1796
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Telfer 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Telfer 1734–1796
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1734, John Telfer entered the world in Wandell and Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to john telfer and katherine telfer. John Telfer married catherine broadfoot, and had children including agnes telfer, archbald douglass telfer, george telfer, william telfer. John Telfer passed away in 1796 in Wandell and Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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 Telfer
This ancestor line traces from Leadhills, Scotland (1670) to Wandell and Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1734) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Telfer (1734–1796) was born in Wandell and Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Wandell and Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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 Telfer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record