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William CRAIG 1822–1868

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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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William CRAIG in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Aug 1822 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 10 Aug 1868 · Sydney, NSW, Australia
Spouse Margaret Arniel
Children David Craig, Jean Or Jane Craig, John Craig, Margaret Craig, Sarah Crowden Craig, Thomas Craig

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Biography

In 1822, William CRAIG entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. In 1851, William CRAIG resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland. William CRAIG married margaret arniel, and had children including david craig, jean or jane craig, john craig, margaret craig, sarah crowden craig, thomas craig. William CRAIG passed away in 1868 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Sources

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    Census 1851 Scotland Census

Life Timeline

1822
Birth of William CRAIG in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1851
William CRAIG resided here in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Residence
1868
Death of William CRAIG in Sydney, NSW, Australia
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

William CRAIG (1822–1868) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Sydney, NSW, Australia. 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.
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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William CRAIG's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William CRAIG PTP
1822–1868
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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William CRAIG's Descendants

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William CRAIG PTP 1822–1868