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Margaret Laing 1747–1818

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Margaret Laing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 24 May 1747 · Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died abt 8 Jun 1818 · Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Isobel Waddell
Mother John Laing
Children John Dunipace, Robert Dunipace, Robert Dunipace, William 1780 Dunipace

Researchers connected through Margaret Laing 1747–1818

and 1 more tree owner connected with Margaret Laing 1747–1818

Biography

The story of Margaret Laing began in 1747 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret Laing had children including john dunipace, robert dunipace, robert dunipace, william 1780 dunipace. Margaret Laing passed away in 1818 in Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1747
Birth of Margaret Laing in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1818
Death of Margaret Laing in Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Laing

This ancestor line traces from Haddington, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1683) to Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1747) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Laing (1747–1818) was born in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Carmichael, 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 3 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 Laing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Laing PTP
1747–1818
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Laing's Descendants

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Margaret Laing PTP 1747–1818