Margaret Petrie 1776–1872
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Petrie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Margaret Petrie 1776–1872
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Margaret Petrie began in 1776 in Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description). Margaret Petrie passed away in 1872 in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (see Description).
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Petrie
This ancestor line traces from Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland (1600) to Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description) (1776) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Margaret Petrie (1776–1872) was born in Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description) and died in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (see Description). 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 6 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.
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Margaret Petrie's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record