YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Edgar 1845–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 APR 1845

Birth Location: Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Death Date: 26 MAR 1916

Death Location: Condobolin, , New South Wales, Australia

Father: Halbert Edgar

Mother: Margaret Burgess

Spouse(s): Alice Thomas

Children(s): John Edgar, Alexander Edgar, William Edgar, Gordon Edgar, Lindsay Edgar, Archibald Edgar, Halbert Edgar, Margaret Edgar, Emma Edgar, Alice Edgar, Margaret Edgar, Walter Edgar, James Edgar

The story of John Edgar began in 1845 in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. In 1851, John Edgar resided in Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. John Edgar married Alice Thomas, and had children including Alexander Robert Edgar, Alice Edgar, Archibald Colin Edgar, Emma Edgar, Gordon Stewart Edgar, Halbert John Edgar, James Edgar, John Burgess Edgar, Lindsay David Edgar, Margaret Edgar, Margaret Jean Edgar, Walter Charles Edgar, William Thomas Edgar. John Edgar passed away in 1916 in Condobolin, , New South Wales, Australia.

Find more search results for John Edgar
JE

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 John Edgar began in 1845 in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, John Edgar resided in Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • John Edgar married Alice Thomas, and had children including Alexander Robert Edgar, Alice Edgar, Archibald Colin Edgar, Emma Edgar, Gordon Stewart Edgar, Halbert John Edgar, James Edgar, John Burgess Edgar, Lindsay David Edgar, Margaret Edgar, Margaret Jean Edgar, Walter Charles Edgar, William Thomas Edgar.
  • John Edgar passed away in 1916 in Condobolin, , New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Edgar's Ancestors

Self
John Edgar
1845–1916
Birth Place: Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
Halbert James Edgar
1823–1869
Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Margaret (Mary) Burgess
1823–1887
Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Grandparents
John Edgar
1778–1868
Moffat, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
Isabella Aitcheson
1787–1882
Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
William Burgess
1785–1856
Mary Borthwick
1788–1872
Great-Grandparents
James Edgar
1751–1759
Jean Johnston
1748–1814
James Aitcheson
1755–1792
Isabella Scott
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Edgar
1717–1759

John Edgar's Descendants

1.
JE
John Edgar (21 APR 1845–26 MAR 1916) m. Alice Thomas (15 Jun 1851–25 FEB 1941)
  1. 1. John (Burgess) Edgar 1875–1940
  2. 2. Alexander (Robert) Edgar 1873–1942 m. Margaret (Ethel) McLelland 1880–1968
    1. 1. Colin (Caldwell) Edgar 1916–1990 m. Joan (Florence) McLennan 1918–1968
  3. 3. William (Thomas) Edgar 1879–1953
    1. 1. Ron (Patrick) Edgar 1912–
    2. 2. Aileen (Mary) Edgar 1913–2007 m. William (Sidney) Melville 1911–1981
  4. 4. Gordon (Stewart) Edgar 1885–1949
  5. 5. Lindsay (David) Edgar 1888–1952 m. Ethel (Isabel) Hyde 1885–1952
    1. 1. Keith (Allenby) Edgar –1977 m. Gladys (May) Hull –1946
    2. 2. Gordon (L D) Edgar 1908–1917
    3. 3. Reginald (Leslie) Edgar 1906–1957
    4. 4. Aubrey (Glenroy) Edgar 1904–1968
    5. 5. John (D) Edgar –1927
  6. 6. Archibald (Colin) Edgar 1883–1965 m. lillian (amelia) swansbra 1893–1974
    1. 1. Dorothy (clare) edgar 1922–2008 m. Alfred Dive 1913–1969
    2. 2. everard (colin) edgar 1919–1980
    3. 3. hugh (donald) edgar 1926–2006
    4. 4. murray (john) edgar 1934–2009
    5. 5. neville (ian) edgar 1921–1979
  7. 7. Halbert (John) Edgar 1872–1915 m. Elizabeth (Augusta) Cunning 1876–1972
    1. 1. Valmai (Lillian) Edgar 1908–1999 m. Robert (James) Thorne 1890–1941
    2. 2. Ross (Halbert) Edgar 1910–1973 m. Emma (Mary) Norris 1923–1983
    3. 3. Elsie (A.) Edgar 1901–1921
    4. 4. Jean (Isabel) Edgar 1904–1989 m. Ernest Barden 1900–1981
    5. 5. Bessie (May) Edgar 1912–
  8. 8. Margaret Edgar 1881–1963 m. William (Carter) Preston 1877–1936
    1. 1. John (William) Preston 1904–1988 m. Myrtle (Eileen) Preston 1913–1982
      1. 1. Coral (Eileen) Preston 1936–1936
    2. 2. George (Alexander) Preston 1906– m. Annie (Martha) Buerckner 1905–1994
    3. 3. Harold (Douglas) Preston 1908–1969 m. Ada (Veronica) Preston 1909–1995
      1. 1. Peter (Douglas) Preston 1931–2010
      2. 2. Vernon (Carter) Preston –1929
    4. 4. Arthur (Edgar) Preston 1911–
    5. 5. Archibald (Thomas) Preston 1913–
    6. 6. Joseph (Carter) Preston 1915–1997 m. Ruth (Irene) Moore 1913–1979
      1. 1. Wendy Preston 1939–1941
    7. 7. Ruby (May) Preston 1901–1969 m. David Guild 1897–1970
      1. 1. Heather (Marion) Guild 1926–1978
      2. 2. Elaine (May) Guild 1930–1991
    8. 8. Alice (Edgar) Preston 1902–1987 m. Henry (William) Gilmore 1886–1942
    9. 9. Beryl (Margaret) Preston 1917–2006
      1. 1. Phillip (James) Hill 1951–2018
    10. 10. Olive (Hope) Preston 1919–2003 m. Ian (Hamilton) McKenzie 1914–2003
  9. 9. Emma Edgar 1887–1941
    1. 1. James (Edgar) Carruthers 1920–1986
  10. 10. Alice Edgar 1892–1984 m. Harold (James) Brewer 1890–
    1. 1. Jean Brewer 1910– m. Gregory (R) Fitzgerald 1907–1973
    2. 2. Jessie Brewer 1913–
    3. 3. Jean Brewer 1915–
    4. 4. Joyce Brewer 1918– m. Charles (Harold) Pearce 1909–
  11. 11. Margaret (Jean) Edgar 1890–1891
  12. 12. Walter (Charles) Edgar 1876–1877
  13. 13. James Edgar 1896–1896

John Edgar's Timeline

3 Records

1845
21 APR 1845
Birth of John Edgar in Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 6
John Edgar resided here in Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1916
26 MAR 1916
Age 71
Death of John Edgar in Condobolin, , New South Wales, Australia
Condobolin, , New South Wales, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 APR 1845
    Event Place: Moffat, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Morton; ED: 3; Page: 19; Line: 3; Roll: CSSCT1851_209; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Morton; ED: 3; Page: 19; Line: 3; Roll: CSSCT1851_209; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Condobolin
    Record Source: New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia; Indexes to deceased estate files; Archive Series: NRS 13341; Series: "Pre A" Series (1923-1939); Reel Number: 3218

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 MAR 1916
    Event Place: Condobolin, , New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
    [2] New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia; Indexes to deceased estate files; Archive Series: NRS 13341; Series: "Pre A" Series (1923-1939); Reel Number: 3218

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