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Margaret Bennie 1807–1876

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Bennie 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1807 · Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 13 Aug 1876 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father John Bennie
Mother Janet Ramsay
Spouse John Leishman
Children Mary Ann Leishman Duncan Lindsay

Researchers connected through Margaret Bennie 1807–1876

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Biography

In 1807, Margaret Bennie entered the world in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to john bennie and janet ramsay. Margaret Bennie married john leishman, and had children including mary ann leishman duncan lindsay. Margaret Bennie passed away in 1876 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1807
Birth of Margaret Bennie in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1876
Death of Margaret Bennie in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Bennie

This ancestor line traces from Airth,Stirling,Scotland (1672) to Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1807) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Bennie (1807–1876) was born in Polmont, Stirlingshire, 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 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 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.

Margaret Bennie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Bennie PTP
1807–1876
Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Margaret Bennie's Descendants

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Margaret Bennie PTP 1807–1876