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William Fyfe 1753–1824

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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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Fyfe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jan 1753 · Hallside, Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland
Died 17 JUN 1824 · Cambuslang
Father Archibald Fyfe
Mother Janet Coats
Spouse Jean Dykes
Children Agnes Fyfe, Archibald Fyfe, Gabriel Fyfe, Janet Fyfe, Jean Fyfe, John Fyfe, Margaret Fyfe, William Fyfe
Siblings Andrew Fyfe, Archibald Fyfe, George Fyfe, Janet Fyfe, John Fyfe, Margaret Fyfe, Robert Fyfe

Researchers connected through William Fyfe 1753–1824

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Biography

William Fyfe was born in 1753 in Hallside, Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland, the child of archibald fyfe and janet coats. William Fyfe married jean dykes, and had children including agnes fyfe, archibald fyfe, gabriel fyfe, janet fyfe, jean fyfe, john fyfe, margaret fyfe, william fyfe. William Fyfe passed away in 1824 in Cambuslang.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1753
Birth of William Fyfe in Hallside, Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland
Birth
1824
Death of William Fyfe in Cambuslang
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fyfe

This ancestor line traces from South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1569) to Hallside, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1753) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Fyfe (1753–1824) was born in Hallside, Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland and died in Cambuslang. 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Fyfe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Fyfe PTP
1753–1824
Hallside, Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Fyfe's Descendants

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William Fyfe PTP 1753–1824