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Robert McGlashan 1790–1863

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 30 May 1790 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Died 6 Aug 1863 · Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Father James Mcglashan
Mother Janet Angus
Spouse Christian Lawson
Children Andrew Mcglashan, Ann Miller Mcglashan, Christian Lawson Mcglashan, James Mcglashan, Janet Mcglashan, Jean Mcglashan, John Christie Mcglashan
Siblings Ann Mcglashan, Betty Mcglashan, Janet Mcglashan, Jean Mcglashan, John Mcglashan, Robert Mcglashan

Researchers connected through Robert McGlashan 1790–1863

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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

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1790
Birth of Robert McGlashan in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1790
Robert McGlashan was baptized in Strathmiglo,Fife,Scotland
Baptism
1863
Death of Robert McGlashan in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert McGlashan

This ancestor line traces from Dull, Perth, Scotland (1705) to Newburgh, Fife, Scotland (1790) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.
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.

Robert McGlashan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert McGlashan PTP
1790–1863
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Robert McGlashan's Descendants

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Robert McGlashan PTP 1790–1863