Mary Shearer 1874–1956
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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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Mary Shearer 1874–1956
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1874, Mary Shearer entered the world in Coatbridge, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to samuel shearer and sarah margaret bridgman great gm dna. In 1881, Mary Shearer resided in Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland. Mary Shearer passed away in 1956 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.
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1Census 1881 Scotland Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Shearer
This ancestor line traces from Lerren St Mary, Cornwall, England (1787) to Coatbridge, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1874) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Shearer (1874–1956) was born in Coatbridge, 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.
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Mary Shearer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record