Richard Gray McFarlane 1881–1951
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard McFarlane in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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
Researchers connected through Richard McFarlane 1881–1951
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Gray McFarlane began in 1881 in Fullarton, Lanarkshire. In 1891, Richard Gray McFarlane resided in Old Monkland Western District, Lanarkshire, Scotla. In 1901, Richard Gray McFarlane resided in Old Monkland Western District, Lanarkshire, Scotla. Richard Gray McFarlane married sarah pirie, and had children including john douglas mcfarlane, richard gray mcfarlane. Richard Gray McFarlane passed away in 1951 in Townhead, Glasgow, Scotland,UK - See facts.
Sources
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1Census 1891 Scotland Census
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2Census 1901 Scotland Census
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3Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard McFarlane
This ancestor line traces from Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland (1388) to South Leith, Scotland, United Kingdom (1753) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard McFarlane (1881–1951) was born in Fullarton, Lanarkshire and died in Townhead, Glasgow, Scotland,UK - See facts. 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 Richard 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
Richard McFarlane's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record