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William Stevenson 1812–1864

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Stevenson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 28 May 1812 · Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 22 Dec 1864 · Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father George Stevenson
Mother Mary Cochrane
Spouse Jane Freebairn
Children Archibald Freebairn Stevenson, George Stevenson, Janet , Mary Stevenson
Siblings John Stevenson

Researchers connected through William Stevenson 1812–1864

Biography

In 1812, William Stevenson entered the world in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to george stevenson and mary cochrane. In 1812, William Stevenson resided in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. William Stevenson married jane freebairn, and had children including archibald freebairn stevenson, george stevenson, janet, mary stevenson. William Stevenson passed away in 1864 in Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1851 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1861 Scotland Census

  3. 3
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1812
Birth of William Stevenson in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1812
William Stevenson was baptized in, Cambuslang, Lanark, Scotland
Baptism
1812
William Stevenson resided here in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1851
William Stevenson resided here in Glasgow St James, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1861
William Stevenson resided here in Glasgow Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Residence
1864
Death of William Stevenson in Blythswood, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Stevenson

This ancestor line traces from Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1750) to Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1812) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Stevenson (1812–1864) was born in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Blythswood, Glasgow, 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.
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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Stevenson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Stevenson PTP
1812–1864
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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William Stevenson's Descendants

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William Stevenson PTP 1812–1864