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John Jackson Murdoch Twin 1635–1719

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Twin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 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 04 Jun 1635 · Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 28 Apr 1719 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Father Thomas Murdoch
Mother Jonet Pearson
Spouse Mary Elizabeth Stedman
Children Elizabith Murdock, John Murdock, Jonet Murdock, Margaret Murdoch, Phebe Murdock, Rachel Taylor, Robert Murdock
Siblings Agnes Murdock, Daniel Murdock, John Patrick Murdoch, Jonet Janet Murdoche, Marjorie Murdoche, William Murdock

Researchers connected through John Twin 1635–1719

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Twin 1635–1719

Biography

In 1635, John Jackson Murdoch Twin entered the world in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to thomas murdoch and jonet pearson. John Jackson Murdoch Twin married mary elizabeth stedman, and had children including elizabith murdock, john murdock, jonet murdock, margaret murdoch, phebe murdock, rachel taylor, robert murdock. John Jackson Murdoch Twin passed away in 1719 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1635
Birth of John Jackson Murdoch Twin in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1655
John Jackson Murdoch Twin was married in Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1661
John Jackson Murdoch Twin was married in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Marriage
1719
Death of John Jackson Murdoch Twin in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Twin

This ancestor line traces from Flanders, Belgium (1152) to Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland (1635) across 18 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Twin (1635–1719) was born in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Stirling, Stirlingshire, 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 18 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.

John Twin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Jackson Murdoch Twin PTP
1635–1719
Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Twin's Descendants

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John Jackson Murdoch Twin PTP 1635–1719