Who was Margaret Aitken?

Margaret Aitken (1816–1882) was born in Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Aitken 1816–1882

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

Born 8 Jul 1816 · Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland

Died 12 May 1882 · Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Spouse Andrew Smith Jack

Children Emily Jack

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Margaret Aitken was born in 1816 in Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland. Margaret Aitken married andrew smith jack, and had children including emily jack. Margaret Aitken passed away in 1882 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Birth of Margaret Aitken in Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland

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: Margaret Aitken (1816–1882) was born in Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in Polmont, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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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Margaret Aitken PTP

1816–1882

Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland