YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Jean Harper 1794–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1794

Birth Location: Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT

Death Date: 16 NOV 1878

Death Location: Freefield, Lerwick, SHI, SCT

Father: James Harper

Mother: Catherine Scott

Spouse(s): Robert Ollason

Children(s): John Ollason, James Ollason, Laurence Ollason, Catherine Ollason

The story of Jean Harper began in 1794 in Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT. In 1851, Jean Harper resided in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland. Jean Harper married Robert Ollason, and had children including Catherine Ollason, James Ollason, John Ollason, Laurence Duncan Ollason. Jean Harper passed away in 1878 in Freefield, Lerwick, SHI, SCT.

Find more search results for Jean Harper
JH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Jean Harper began in 1794 in Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT.
  • In 1851, Jean Harper resided in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.
  • Jean Harper married Robert Ollason, and had children including Catherine Ollason, James Ollason, John Ollason, Laurence Duncan Ollason.
  • Jean Harper passed away in 1878 in Freefield, Lerwick, SHI, SCT.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jean Harper's Ancestors

Self
Jean Harper
1794–1878
Birth Place: Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT
Parents
James Harper
1767–
Sumburgh, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT
Catherine Scott
1762–
Toab, Dunrossness, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Grandparents
HARPER
1740–
Margaret (Charlesdaughter Charlesdaur) Gaunson
1747–
Thomas Scott
1735–1800
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Jean Scot
1731–1774
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Scot
1663–1743
Elizabeth Strachen
1673–1746
John ***
1699–1755
Elizabeth Morison
1707–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James ***
1665–1725
Margaret Archibald
1666–1736
Thomas Morison
1672–1708
Jannet Thomson
1672–1734

Jean Harper's Descendants

1.
JH
Jean Harper (24 May 1794–16 NOV 1878) m. Robert Ollason (1787–3 JUL 1868)
  1. 1. John Ollason 1836–
  2. 2. James Ollason 1824–1903
    1. 1. Catherine (Duncan) Ollason 1850–1935
  3. 3. Laurence (Duncan) Ollason 1831–1871
  4. 4. Catherine Ollason 1815–

Jean Harper's Timeline

5 Records

1794
24 May 1794
Birth of Jean Harper in Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT
Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT
1794
25 May 1794
Jean Harper was baptized in Dunrossness,Shetland,Scotland
Dunrossness,Shetland,Scotland
1851
1851
Age 57
Jean Harper resided here in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 67
Jean Harper resided here in Lerwick and Gulberwick, Shetland, Scotland
Lerwick and Gulberwick, Shetland, Scotland
1878
16 NOV 1878
Age 84
Death of Jean Harper in Freefield, Lerwick, SHI, SCT
Freefield, Lerwick, SHI, SCT

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1794
    Event Place: Scatness, Dunrossness, SHI, SCT
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Lerwick; ED: 4; Page: 38; Line: 19; Roll: CSSCT1851_2; Year: 1851
    [2] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Lerwick and Gulberwick; ED: 4; Page: 32; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1861_1
    [3] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 May 1794
    Event Place: Dunrossness,Shetland,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Lerwick; ED: 4; Page: 38; Line: 19; Roll: CSSCT1851_2; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Lerwick and Gulberwick, Shetland, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Lerwick and Gulberwick; ED: 4; Page: 32; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1861_1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 NOV 1878
    Event Place: Freefield, Lerwick, SHI, SCT

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE