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Mary Shearer 1874–1956

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
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Shearer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 6 Feb 1874 · Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 17 Aug 1956 · Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Father Samuel Shearer Great Gf Dna
Mother Sarah Margaret Bridgman Great Gm
Siblings Jane Shearer Dna, Matthew Shearer, Samuel Bridgman Shearer Dna, Sarah Shearer, William Bridgman Bill Shearer

Researchers connected through Mary Shearer 1874–1956

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1874, Mary Shearer entered the world in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to samuel shearer great gf dna and sarah margaret bridgman great gm. Mary Shearer passed away in 1956 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1874
Birth of Mary Shearer in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1956
Death of Mary Shearer in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Shearer

This ancestor line traces from Lerren St Mary, Cornwall, England (1787) to Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1874) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Shearer (1874–1956) was born in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Ayr, Ayrshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 4 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.

Mary Shearer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Shearer PTP
1874–1956
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Shearer's Descendants

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Mary Shearer PTP 1874–1956