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Robert Sturgeon 1865–1936

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Sturgeon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. 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 8 JUN 1865 · Coylton, ayrsh
Died 22 Jun 1936 · Nethercairn, Black Loch, Mearns, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Father John Sturgeon
Mother Elizabeth Sawers
Spouse Margaret Mcskimming Hogg
Children Daniel Hogg Sturgeon, Elizabeth Sawers Sturgeon, Janet Mcskimming Sturgeon, Margaret Hogg Sturgeon
Siblings Alexander Sturgeon, Christina Sturgeon, Elizabeth Sturgeon Twin, James Sturgeon, Janet Sturgeon Twin, John Sturgeon, Joseph Sturgeon, Margaret Sturgeon, William Sturgeon
Records
1851 Scotland Census 1871 Scotland Census 1881 Scotland Census 1901 Scotland Census Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1865, Robert Sturgeon entered the world in Coylton, ayrsh, born to john sturgeon and elizabeth sawers. In 1871, Robert Sturgeon resided in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1881, Robert Sturgeon resided in Dalrymple, Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert Sturgeon married margaret mcskimming hogg, and had children including daniel hogg sturgeon, elizabeth sawers sturgeon, janet mcskimming sturgeon, margaret hogg sturgeon. Robert Sturgeon passed away in 1936 in Nethercairn, Black Loch, Mearns, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1851 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1871 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Census 1881 Scotland Census

  4. 4
    Census 1901 Scotland Census

  5. 5
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1865
Birth of Robert Sturgeon in Coylton, ayrsh
Birth
1871
Robert Sturgeon resided here in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Residence
1881
Robert Sturgeon resided here in Dalrymple, Ayrshire, Scotland
Residence
1901
Robert Sturgeon resided here in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Residence
1936
Death of Robert Sturgeon in Nethercairn, Black Loch, Mearns, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Sturgeon (1865–1936) was born in Coylton, ayrsh and died in Nethercairn, Black Loch, Mearns, Renfrewshire, 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.
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Related Records

John Sturgeon
Father
Elizabeth Sawers
Mother

Robert Sturgeon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Sturgeon PTP
1865–1936
Coylton, ayrsh
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Sturgeon's Descendants

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Robert Sturgeon PTP 1865–1936