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Margaret Ramsay 1874–1912

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Ramsay 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Jul 1874 · John Morris Street, Tollcross, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 18 Aug 1912 · Woodend, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father James Kilgour Ramsay
Mother Margaret Perrot
Spouse Robert Colquhoun
Children Alexander Colquhoun, James Colquhoun, Margaret Colquhoun, Robert Colquhoun
Siblings Agnes Kilgour Ramsay, James Ramsay, Janet Ramsay, John Ramsay, Richard Ramsay, Robert Ramsay, Thomas Ramsay, William Ramsay

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Biography

In 1874, Margaret Ramsay entered the world in John Morris Street, Tollcross, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to james kilgour ramsay and margaret perrot. In 1881, Margaret Ramsay resided in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1891, Margaret Ramsay resided in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret Ramsay married robert colquhoun, and had children including alexander colquhoun, james colquhoun, margaret colquhoun, robert colquhoun. Margaret Ramsay passed away in 1912 in Woodend, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1881 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1891 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Census 1901 Scotland Census

  4. 4
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1874
Birth of Margaret Ramsay in John Morris Street, Tollcross, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1881
Margaret Ramsay resided here in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1891
Margaret Ramsay resided here in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1901
Margaret Ramsay resided here in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1912
Death of Margaret Ramsay in Woodend, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Ramsay

This ancestor line traces from Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1849) to John Morris Street, Tollcross, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1874) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Ramsay (1874–1912) was born in John Morris Street, Tollcross, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Woodend, Blantyre, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Margaret Ramsay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Ramsay PTP
1874–1912
John Morris Street, Tollcross, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Margaret Ramsay's Descendants

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Margaret Ramsay PTP 1874–1912