Who was Margaret MCILLWHAM?

Margaret MCILLWHAM (1865–1941) was born in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Musselburgh, MIdlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret MCILLWHAM 1865–1941

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Mar 1865 · Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 31 Jan 1941 · Musselburgh, MIdlothian, Scotland

Father James Mcillenham

Mother Janet Morrison

Spouse Robert B Wallace

Children George Wallace, James Wallace, Jane Wallace, Janet Morrison Wallace, Robert Wallace

Siblings Ann Mcillwham, Elizabeth Mcilwham, George Mcillwham, Henry Mcillwham, James Mcillwham, Janet Mcillenham, Mary Mcillenham, Robert Mcilwham

Records

1871 Scotland Census 1881 Scotland Census 1891 Scotland Census 1901 Scotland Census Canada, World War I CEF … Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Canada, World War i CEF …

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Janet Morrison Wallace

Robert Wallace

Biography

Margaret MCILLWHAM was born in 1865 in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of james mcillenham and janet morrison. In 1871, Margaret MCILLWHAM resided in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1881, Margaret MCILLWHAM resided in Hamilton, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret MCILLWHAM married robert b wallace, and had children including george wallace, james wallace, jane wallace, janet morrison wallace, robert wallace. Margaret MCILLWHAM passed away in 1941 in Musselburgh, MIdlothian, Scotland.

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Census 1871 Scotland Census
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Census 1881 Scotland Census
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Census 1891 Scotland Census
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Census 1901 Scotland Census
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Military Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Military Canada, World War i CEF Personnel Files

Life Timeline

1865

Birth of Margaret MCILLWHAM in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1871

Margaret MCILLWHAM resided here in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1881

Margaret MCILLWHAM resided here in Hamilton, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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1886

Margaret MCILLWHAM resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Residence

1891

Margaret MCILLWHAM resided here in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1901

Margaret MCILLWHAM resided here in Larkhall, Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1941

Death of Margaret MCILLWHAM in Musselburgh, MIdlothian, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret MCILLWHAM

This ancestor line traces from Mothecombe, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1842) to Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1865) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret MCILLWHAM (1865–1941) was born in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Musselburgh, MIdlothian, 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 (A) 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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