Robert McGlashan 1790–1863
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert McGlashan 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Robert McGlashan 1790–1863
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Robert McGlashan began in 1790 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. Robert McGlashan married christian lawson, margaret christie, and had children including andrew mcglashan, ann miller mcglashan, christian lawson mcglashan, james mcglashan, janet mcglashan, jean mcglashan, john christie mcglashan. Robert McGlashan passed away in 1863 in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.
Sources
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1Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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2Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert McGlashan
This ancestor line traces from Dull, Perth, Scotland (1705) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1790) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert McGlashan (1790–1863) was born in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland and died in Newburgh, 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 Robert 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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Related Records
Robert McGlashan's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record