Who was William Grant?

William Grant (1651–1707) was born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Inverness, Inverness, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Grant 1651–1707

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1651 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Died 10 Jun 1707 · Inverness, Inverness, Scotland

Father Thomas Grant

Mother Cristen Ingram

Spouse Helen Mackie

Children John Grant

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In 1651, William Grant entered the world in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to thomas grant and cristen ingram. William Grant married helen mackie, and had children including john grant. William Grant passed away in 1707 in Inverness, Inverness, Scotland.

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Birth of William Grant in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Death of William Grant in Inverness, Inverness, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Grant

This ancestor line traces from Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1617) to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1651) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Grant (1651–1707) was born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Inverness, Inverness, 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 (C) 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 2 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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