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Robert Speirs 1814–1878

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Speirs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Nov 1814 · Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 24 Feb 1878 · Cambusnathan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Robert Speirs
Children James Speirs

Researchers connected through Robert Speirs 1814–1878

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Speirs 1814–1878

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Speirs began in 1814 in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Robert Speirs had children including james speirs. Robert Speirs passed away in 1878 in Cambusnathan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1814
Birth of Robert Speirs in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1878
Death of Robert Speirs in Cambusnathan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Speirs

This ancestor line traces from Auchinbart, Parish of Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. (1540) to Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1814) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Speirs (1814–1878) was born in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Cambusnathan, Lanarkshire, 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 (C) 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 9 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.

Related Records

Robert Speirs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Speirs PTP
1814–1878
Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Robert Speirs's Descendants

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Robert Speirs PTP 1814–1878