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John Wodrow 1630–1666

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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
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Wodrow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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, with linked records

Born 20 Jun 1630 · Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 22 Dec 1666 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father Robert Wodrow
Mother Anges Dunlop
Siblings Alexander Wodrow, James Rev Wodrow, Mary Wodrow, Nn Daughter Wodrow, Patrick Wodrow, Robert Wodrow, Thomas Wodrow, Wodrow

Researchers connected through John Wodrow 1630–1666

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Wodrow 1630–1666

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1630, John Wodrow entered the world in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to robert wodrow and anges dunlop. John Wodrow passed away in 1666 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1630
Birth of John Wodrow in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1666
Death of John Wodrow in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wodrow

This ancestor line traces from Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland (1183) to Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1630) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wodrow (1630–1666) was born in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, 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. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Wodrow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wodrow PTP
1630–1666
Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Wodrow's Descendants

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John Wodrow PTP 1630–1666