Who was Sarah McKellar?

Sarah McKellar (1796–1876) was born in Newton, Argyll and died in Royal Hotel, Port Bannatyne, N.Bute. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah McKellar 1796–1876

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 Feb 1796 · Newton, Argyll

Died 22 Nov 1876 · Royal Hotel, Port Bannatyne, N.Bute

Father Duncan Mckellar

Mother Margaret Brown

Siblings Archibald Mckellar, Duncan Mckellar, Elspa Mckellar, Jannet Mckellar, Margaret Mckellar, Mary Mckellar

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Immediate Family

Parents

Duncan Mckellar

Margaret Brown

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah McKellar began in 1796 in Newton, Argyll. Sarah McKellar passed away in 1876 in Royal Hotel, Port Bannatyne, N.Bute.

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Life Timeline

1796

Birth of Sarah McKellar in Newton, Argyll

Birth

1876

Death of Sarah McKellar in Royal Hotel, Port Bannatyne, N.Bute

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah McKellar

This ancestor line traces from Kilmichael, Glassary, Argyllshire, Scotland, UK (1759) to Newton, Argyll (1796) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah McKellar (1796–1876) was born in Newton, Argyll and died in Royal Hotel, Port Bannatyne, N.Bute. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sarah McKellar's Ancestors

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Sarah McKellar PTP

1796–1876

Newton, Argyll