Who was William Bruce?

William Bruce (1684–1761) was born in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland and died in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Bruce 1684–1761

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

Born 7 Jul 1684 · Grange, Banffshire, Scotland

Died 19 Dec 1761 · Grange, Banffshire, Scotland

Father Thomas John B Bruce Sir

Mother Mary Christian

Spouse Margaret Keith

Children Alexander Bruce

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas John B Bruce Sir

Mary Christian

Spouse(s)

Margaret Keith

Children

Alexander Bruce

Biography

In 1684, William Bruce entered the world in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland, born to thomas john b bruce sir and mary christian. William Bruce married margaret keith, and had children including alexander bruce. William Bruce passed away in 1761 in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland.

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1684

Birth of William Bruce in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland

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1761

Death of William Bruce in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bruce

This ancestor line traces from Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey (1000) to Grange, Banffshire, Scotland (1684) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Bruce (1684–1761) was born in Grange, Banffshire, Scotland and died in Grange, Banffshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 24 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.
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