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William Fyfe 1792–1872

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Fyfe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 6 Mar 1792 · Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill
Died 11 Feb 1872 · Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill
Father William Fyfe
Mother Jean Dykes
Siblings Agnes Fyfe, Archibald Fyfe, Gabriel Fyfe, Janet Fyfe, Jean Fyfe, John Fyfe, Margaret Fyfe

Researchers connected through William Fyfe 1792–1872

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Fyfe 1792–1872

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Fyfe was born in 1792 in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill, the child of william fyfe and jean dykes. William Fyfe passed away in 1872 in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill.

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Life Timeline

1792
Birth of William Fyfe in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill
Birth
1872
Death of William Fyfe in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fyfe

This ancestor line traces from South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1569) to Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1792) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Fyfe (1792–1872) was born in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill and died in Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill. 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 7 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 Fyfe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Fyfe PTP
1792–1872
Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland; Kirkhill
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Fyfe's Descendants

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William Fyfe PTP 1792–1872