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Margaret Whitelaw 1814–1890

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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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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Whitelaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 26 Jun 1814 · Airdrie New Monkland Lanarkshire
Died 11 Dec 1890 · Airdrie, Lanarkshire
Father James Whitelaw
Mother Mary Young
Spouse James Sneddon
Children Agnes Sneddon, Andrew Sneddon, Elizabeth Sneddon, George Sneddon, James Whitelaw Sneddon, Jane Sneddon, John Sneddon, Joseph Sneddon, Margaret Sneddon, Mary Young Sneddon, Robert Whitelaw Sneddon, Walter Sneddon, William Sneddon
Siblings Alison Nimmo Whitelaw, Anne Whitelaw, Bethia Whitelaw, Elizabeth Whitelaw, James Whitelaw, Jane Whitelaw, John Whitelaw, Mary Whitelaw, Robert Whitelaw, William Whitelaw

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Biography

In 1814, Margaret Whitelaw entered the world in Airdrie New Monkland Lanarkshire, born to james whitelaw and mary young. Margaret Whitelaw married james sneddon, and had children including agnes sneddon, andrew sneddon, elizabeth sneddon, george sneddon, james whitelaw sneddon, jane sneddon, john sneddon, joseph sneddon, margaret sneddon, mary young sneddon, robert whitelaw sneddon, walter sneddon, william sneddon. Margaret Whitelaw passed away in 1890 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1814
Birth of Margaret Whitelaw in Airdrie New Monkland Lanarkshire
Birth
1890
Death of Margaret Whitelaw in Airdrie, Lanarkshire
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Whitelaw (1814–1890) was born in Airdrie New Monkland Lanarkshire and died in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Margaret Whitelaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Whitelaw PTP
1814–1890
Airdrie New Monkland Lanarkshire
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Margaret Whitelaw's Descendants

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Margaret Whitelaw PTP 1814–1890