John Young (1611–1651) was born in Glasgow, Lanark Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Young 1611–1651

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

Born 15 Sep 1611 · Glasgow, Lanark Scotland

Died aft 29 Sep 1651 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Thomas Younge

Spouse Janet Jonet Campbell

Children Margaret Young

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Younge

Spouse(s)

Janet Jonet Campbell

Children

Margaret Young

Biography

The story of John Young began in 1611 in Glasgow, Lanark Scotland. John Young married janet jonet campbell, and had children including margaret young. John Young passed away in 1651 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1611

Birth of John Young in Glasgow, Lanark Scotland

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1651

Death of John Young in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Young

This ancestor line traces from Fife, Scotland (1561) to Glasgow, Lanark Scotland (1611) across 3 generations.

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: John Young (1611–1651) was born in Glasgow, Lanark Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 (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 3 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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Thomas Younge

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John Young in the US Census

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John Young's Ancestors

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John Young PTP

1611–1651

Glasgow, Lanark Scotland