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Margaret Jean Smythe 1631–1681

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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.

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Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Smythe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jan 1631 · Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 23 Jun 1681 · Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Researchers connected through Margaret Smythe 1631–1681

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Biography

The story of Margaret Jean Smythe began in 1631 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Margaret Jean Smythe married johne 1st laird of blairlusk buchanan, and had children including mary elizabeth buchanan. Margaret Jean Smythe passed away in 1681 in Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Margaret Jean Smythe in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Margaret Jean Smythe was baptized in, Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
Baptism
1681
Death of Margaret Jean Smythe in Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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1681
Burial of Margaret Jean Smythe in Norfolk, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Smythe

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1585) to Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1631) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Smythe (1631–1681) was born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 8 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, 8 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 3 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 Smythe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Jean Smythe PTP
1631–1681
Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Margaret Smythe's Descendants

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Margaret Jean Smythe PTP 1631–1681