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Mary Simpson 1789–1871

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Simpson 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 3 Oct 1789 · Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland
Died 4 Mar 1871 · Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Father Mary Ramsay
Children Margaret Ireland

Researchers connected through Mary Simpson 1789–1871

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mary Simpson 1789–1871

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Simpson began in 1789 in Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland. Mary Simpson had children including margaret ireland. Mary Simpson passed away in 1871 in Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

Life Timeline

1789
Birth of Mary Simpson in Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1871
Death of Mary Simpson in Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Simpson

This ancestor line traces from Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland (1719) to Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland (1789) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Simpson (1789–1871) was born in Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland and died in Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, 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.
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 2 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 Simpson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Simpson PTP
1789–1871
Ferry Port, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Simpson's Descendants

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Mary Simpson PTP 1789–1871