Who was Margaret Ireland?

Margaret Ireland (1805–1893) was born in Ferryport on Craig, FIFE and died in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Ireland 1805–1893

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Sep 1805 · Ferryport on Craig, FIFE

Died 07 Mar 1893 · Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland

Father Mary Simpson

Children Margaret Kilgour

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Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Simpson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Margaret Kilgour

Biography

In 1805, Margaret Ireland entered the world in Ferryport on Craig, FIFE, born to mary simpson. Margaret Ireland had children including margaret kilgour. Margaret Ireland passed away in 1893 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1805

Birth of Margaret Ireland in Ferryport on Craig, FIFE

Birth

1893

Death of Margaret Ireland in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Ireland

This ancestor line traces from Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1719) to Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland (1789) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Ireland (1805–1893) was born in Ferryport on Craig, FIFE and died in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, 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 (B) 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 2 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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Related Records

Mary Simpson

Father

Margaret Ireland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Ireland PTP

1805–1893

Ferryport on Craig, FIFE