William Reid 1841–1908
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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1841, William Reid entered the world in Carluke, Lanark, born to marion lennox kelly. In 1841, William Reid resided in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland. William Reid passed away in 1908 in 74 Main Street, Baillieston, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Census 1851 Scotland Census
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2Census 1861 Scotland Census
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3Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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4Baptism Records Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Baptisms
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Reid
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Reid (1841–1908) was born in Carluke, Lanark and died in 74 Main Street, Baillieston, Lanarkshire, 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 Reid's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record