William Laing 1866–1935
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Laing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Laing began in 1866 in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland. In 1871, William Laing resided in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland. In 1891, William Laing resided in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland. William Laing married elizabeth dunlop dunn, and had children including alexander auld stenhouse laing, david laing, emily jack laing, margaret dunn laing, mary sneddon laing, william laing. William Laing passed away in 1935 in Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Census 1871 Scotland Census
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2Census 1891 Scotland Census
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3Census 1901 Scotland Census
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4Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Laing
This ancestor line traces from Polmont, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom (1754) to Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1866) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Laing (1866–1935) was born in Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Redding, Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 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.
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William Laing's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record