YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Muir 1896–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland

Death Date: 22 Nov 1972

Death Location: Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

Father: John Muir

Mother: Annie Mair

Spouse(s): Isabella Heaney

Children(s): Jean Muir, Isabella Muir, Nancy Muir

The story of John Muir began in 1896 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland. In 1901, John Muir resided in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1915, John Muir established residence. John Muir married Isabella Bella Heaney, and had children including Isabella Baillie Muir, Jean Elizabeth Muir, Nancy Muir. John Muir passed away in 1972 in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA.

Find more search results for John Muir
JM

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 Muir began in 1896 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland.
  • In 1901, John Muir resided in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1915, John Muir established residence.
  • John Muir married Isabella Bella Heaney, and had children including Isabella Baillie Muir, Jean Elizabeth Muir, Nancy Muir.
  • John Muir passed away in 1972 in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Muir's Ancestors

Self
John Muir
1896–1972
Birth Place: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Parents
John Muir
1861–1936
Cadder, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Annie Mair
1860–1934
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Muir's Descendants

1.
JM
John Muir (1 Mar 1896–22 Nov 1972) m. Isabella (Bella) Heaney (21 Oct 1898–10 Apr 1984)
  1. 1. Jean (Elizabeth) Muir 1928–1948
  2. 2. Isabella (Baillie) Muir 1922–1998
  3. 3. Nancy Muir 1926–1974 m. Donald (William) Palmer 1929–2021

John Muir's Timeline

10 Records

1896
1 Mar 1896
Birth of John Muir in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
1901
1901
Age 5
John Muir resided here in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1915
1915
Age 19
John Muir resided here
None
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 25
John Muir resided here in New Waterford CB, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
New Waterford CB, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1930
1930
Age 34
John Muir resided here in Queens, Queens, New York, USA
Queens, Queens, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
John Muir resided here in New York, Queens, New York
New York, Queens, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
John Muir resided here in New York, Queens, New York, USA
New York, Queens, New York, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
John Muir resided here in Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Passaic, New Jersey, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
John Muir resided here in Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
1972
22 Nov 1972
Age 76
Death of John Muir in Haledon, Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Haledon, Passaic, New Jersey, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey; State Headquarters: New Jersey; Microfilm Series: M1986
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Alphabetical Manifest Cards of Alien Arrivals at Vanceboro, Maine, ca. 1906-December 24, 1952; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M2071; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration an
    [3] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Govan; ED: 41; Page: 13; Line: 25; Roll: CSSCT1901_335
    [4] British Army WWI Pension Records, WO364; Piece: 2620
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2720; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-47
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 127-10-3405; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1582; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 1113.0; FHL microfilm: 2341317
    [8] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2765; Line: 26; Page Number: 273
    [9] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 41; Census Place: New Waterford (Town), Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 22
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [12] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Govan; ED: 41; Page: 13; Line: 25; Roll: CSSCT1901_335

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Record Source: British Army WWI Pension Records, WO364; Piece: 2620

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1582; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 1113.0; FHL microfilm: 2341317
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2765; Line: 26; Page Number: 273
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 41; Census Place: New Waterford (Town), Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: New Waterford CB, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 41; Census Place: New Waterford (Town), Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1923
    Event Place: Vanceboro, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Alphabetical Manifest Cards of Alien Arrivals at Vanceboro, Maine, ca. 1906-December 24, 1952; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M2071; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration an

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Queens, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1582; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 1113.0; FHL microfilm: 2341317

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2720; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-47

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2720; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-47

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Passaic, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey; State Headquarters: New Jersey; Microfilm Series: M1986

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2765; Line: 26; Page Number: 273

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2765; Line: 26; Page Number: 273

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1972
    Event Place: Haledon, Passaic, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 127-10-3405; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

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