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Thomas Charles Bruce 1664–1728

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Bruce 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 6 Nov 1664 · Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died 3 Dec 1728 · Coupar Angus, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Father Robert William Edward Bruce 2Nd Earl Of Elgin Pc Frs
Mother Lady Diana Grey Of Stamford Countess Of Elgin Amp Ailesbury
Siblings Arabella Bruce, Barnard Bruce, Charles Bruce, Diana Manners, Edward Bruce, George Thomas Bruce, Hon Henry Bruce, Hon James Bruce, Hon Robert Bruce, Hon Normand Bruce, Hon Robert Bruce, Isabella Bruce, James Bruce, Lady Anne Bruce, Lady Anne Charlotte Bruce, Lady Christian Bruce, Lady Christiana Bruce Of Ailesbury, Lady Diana Bruce, Lady Elizabeth Bruce, Lady Henrietta Bruce, Lady Mary Bruce, Lord Thomas Bruce 3Rd Earl Of Elgin 2Nd Earl Of Ailesbury 3Rd Baron Bruce Of Whorlton, Sir John Bruce Of Airth, Sir Robert Bruce, Thomas Bruce Of Ailesbury, Walter Bruce, William Bruce

Researchers connected through Thomas Bruce 1664–1728

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Thomas Charles Bruce began in 1664 in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Thomas Charles Bruce passed away in 1728 in Coupar Angus, Kincardineshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Thomas Charles Bruce in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Birth
1728
Death of Thomas Charles Bruce in Coupar Angus, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Bruce

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1580) to Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1664) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Bruce (1664–1728) was born in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Coupar Angus, Kincardineshire, Scotland. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.

Thomas Bruce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Charles Bruce PTP
1664–1728
Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Bruce's Descendants

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Thomas Charles Bruce PTP 1664–1728