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Margaret Petrie 1776–1872

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

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

Born 17 Aug 1776 · Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
Died 23 May 1872 · Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (see Description)
Father James Petrie
Mother Margaret Kelman
Siblings Elspet Euphemia Petrie, Helen Petrie, Isobel Petrie, Jane Petrie

Researchers connected through Margaret Petrie 1776–1872

and 1 more tree owner connected with Margaret Petrie 1776–1872

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

1776
Birth of Margaret Petrie in Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
Birth
1872
Death of Margaret Petrie in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (see Description)
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Margaret Petrie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Petrie PTP
1776–1872
Crannach, Moray, Scotland (see Description)
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Petrie's Descendants

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Margaret Petrie PTP 1776–1872