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Joseph McClelland 1862–1912

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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
B
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 Joseph McClelland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 27 MAR 1862 · Meenamault, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Died 7 AUG 1912 · Philadelphia, PA
Father John Mcclelland
Mother Sarah Doherty
Siblings Catherine Mcclelland, Charles Mc Clelland, John Baptist Mcclelland, John Mcclelland, Margaret Mcclelland, Mary Ann Mcclelland, Thomas Mcclelland, William Mcclelland

Researchers connected through Joseph McClelland 1862–1912

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1862, Joseph McClelland entered the world in Meenamault, Co. Donegal, Ireland, born to john mcclelland and sarah doherty. Joseph McClelland passed away in 1912 in Philadelphia, PA.

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Life Timeline

1862
Birth of Joseph McClelland in Meenamault, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Birth
1912
Death of Joseph McClelland in Philadelphia, PA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph McClelland

This ancestor line traces from Co. Donegal, Ireland (1765) to Meenamault, Co. Donegal, Ireland (1862) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph McClelland (1862–1912) was born in Meenamault, Co. Donegal, Ireland and died in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Joseph 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 5 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.

Joseph McClelland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph McClelland PTP
1862–1912
Meenamault, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph McClelland's Descendants

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JM
Joseph McClelland PTP 1862–1912