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Margaret Morris 1788–1871

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Morris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 DEC 1788 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Died 16 APR 1871 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Spouse John Lawson
Children Alexander Lawson, Christian Lawson, David Ritchie Lawson, James Lawson, Margaret Lawson, Mary Lawson

Researchers connected through Margaret Morris 1788–1871

and 2 more tree owners connected with Margaret Morris 1788–1871

Biography

Margaret Morris was born in 1788 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. Margaret Morris married john lawson, and had children including alexander lawson, christian lawson, david ritchie lawson, james lawson, margaret lawson, mary lawson. Margaret Morris passed away in 1871 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1788
Birth of Margaret Morris in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1871
Death of Margaret Morris in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Morris

This ancestor line traces from Fife, Scotland (1752) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1788) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Morris (1788–1871) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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.
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 Morris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Morris PTP
1788–1871
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Morris's Descendants

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Margaret Morris PTP 1788–1871