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William Dykes 1737–1771

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Dykes 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Jun 1737 · Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Died 6 Jun 1771 · Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father James Dykes
Mother Margaret Lang
Spouse Margaret Speer (1732–1794)
Children George Dykes, Isobel Dykes, Janet Dykes, Jean Dykes, Margaret Dykes, Marran Dykes

Researchers connected through William Dykes 1737–1771

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Biography

In 1737, William Dykes entered the world in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, born to james dykes and margaret lang. William Dykes married margaret speer, and had children including george dykes, isobel dykes, janet dykes, jean dykes, margaret dykes, marran dykes. William Dykes passed away in 1771 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of William Dykes in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Birth
1771
Death of William Dykes in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Dykes

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Dykes (1737–1771) was born in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland and died in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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.
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.

William Dykes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Dykes PTP
1737–1771
Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Dykes's Descendants

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William Dykes PTP 1737–1771 m. Margaret Speer PTP 1732–1794