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Mary Stevenson 1826–1890

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Mar 1826 · Cambuslang, Lanarkshire

Died 27 Jun 1890 · 14 Bridge Street, Newton, Cambuslang, Scotland, UK

Father John Stevenson

Mother Christina Ormiston

Spouse Robert Spiers

Children Agnes Speirs, Christina Speirs, Christina Spiers, James Speirs, Janet Hamilton Buchanan Spiers, John Spiers, Robert Speirs

Siblings George Stevenson, Isabella Stevenson, Jannet Stevenson, John Stevenson

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1851 Scotland Census 1861 Scotland Census 1871 Scotland Census 1881 Scotland Census Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Scotland, Select Marriages

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Janet Hamilton Buchanan Spiers

John Spiers

Robert Speirs

Biography

The story of Mary Stevenson began in 1826 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire. In 1826, Mary Stevenson resided in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Mary Stevenson married robert spiers, and had children including agnes speirs, christina speirs, christina spiers, james speirs, janet hamilton buchanan spiers, john spiers, robert speirs. Mary Stevenson passed away in 1890 in 14 Bridge Street, Newton, Cambuslang, Scotland, UK.

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Census 1851 Scotland Census
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Census 1861 Scotland Census
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Census 1871 Scotland Census
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Census 1881 Scotland Census
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1826

Birth of Mary Stevenson in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire

Birth

1826

Mary Stevenson was baptized in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Baptism

1826

Mary Stevenson resided here in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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1851

Mary Stevenson resided here in Bushyhill, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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1861

Mary Stevenson resided here in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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1871

Mary Stevenson resided here in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1881

Mary Stevenson resided here in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1890

Death of Mary Stevenson in 14 Bridge Street, Newton, Cambuslang, Scotland, UK

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Stevenson

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1673) to Cambuslang, Lanarkshire (1826) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Stevenson (1826–1890) was born in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire and died in 14 Bridge Street, Newton, Cambuslang, Scotland, UK. 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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