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Mungo Muir 1686–1743

Public Tree Person

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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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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mungo Muir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 25 Apr 1686 · Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 19 Nov 1743 · Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Father William Muir
Mother Elizabeth Ellen Campbell
Spouse Mary Finlay
Children Mary Coke

Researchers connected through Mungo Muir 1686–1743

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mungo Muir 1686–1743

Biography

In 1686, Mungo Muir entered the world in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to william muir and elizabeth ellen campbell. Mungo Muir married mary finlay, sarah archibald, and had children including mary coke. Mungo Muir passed away in 1743 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Mungo Muir in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1686
Mungo Muir was baptized in Galston,Ayr,Scotland
Baptism
1743
Death of Mungo Muir in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mungo Muir

This ancestor line traces from Inveresk and Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1610) to Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland (1686) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mungo Muir (1686–1743) was born in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Kilmarnock, 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 Mungo 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 3 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.

Mungo Muir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mungo Muir PTP
1686–1743
Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Mungo Muir's Descendants

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Mungo Muir PTP 1686–1743