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Margaret CRAIG 1847–1934

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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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Grade scale
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret CRAIG in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 May 1847 · Paisley, Renfrewshire
Died 22 Oct 1934 · Macksville, NSW, Australia
Father William Craig
Mother Margaret Arniel
Siblings David Craig, Jean Or Jane Craig, John Craig, Sarah Crowden Craig, Thomas Craig
Records
1851 Scotland Census 1861 Scotland Census
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Children
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Biography

Margaret CRAIG was born in 1847 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, the child of william craig and margaret arniel. In 1851, Margaret CRAIG resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland. In 1861, Margaret CRAIG resided in Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Margaret CRAIG passed away in 1934 in Macksville, NSW, Australia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1851 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1861 Scotland Census

Life Timeline

1847
Birth of Margaret CRAIG in Paisley, Renfrewshire
Birth
1851
Margaret CRAIG resided here in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Residence
1861
Margaret CRAIG resided here in Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Residence
1934
Death of Margaret CRAIG in Macksville, NSW, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret CRAIG

This ancestor line traces from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1761) to Paisley, Renfrewshire (1847) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret CRAIG (1847–1934) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire and died in Macksville, NSW, Australia. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

William Craig
Father
Margaret Arniel
Mother

Margaret CRAIG's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret CRAIG PTP
1847–1934
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Parents
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Margaret CRAIG's Descendants

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Margaret CRAIG PTP 1847–1934