Who was John Tweeddale?

John Tweeddale (1814–1893) was born in Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Tweeddale 1814–1893

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1814 · Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 25 Feb 1893 · Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Spouse Mary Finlay

Children James Tweeddale

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James Tweeddale

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The story of John Tweeddale began in 1814 in Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John Tweeddale married mary finlay, and had children including james tweeddale. John Tweeddale passed away in 1893 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

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Birth of John Tweeddale in Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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: John Tweeddale (1814–1893) was born in Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 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 (C) 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 1 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.
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John Tweeddale PTP

1814–1893

Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland