YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Walter Montgomerie Neilson 1784–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 APR 1784

Birth Location: Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland

Death Date: Bef. 1855

Death Location: Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: Robert Neilson

Mother: Janet Robertson

Spouse(s): Katharine *

Children(s): Andrew *

In 1784, Walter Montgomerie Neilson entered the world in Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland, born to Robert Neilson And Janet Robertson. Walter Montgomerie Neilson married Katharine Faulds, and had children including Andrew Neilson 2Nd Ggf. Walter Montgomerie Neilson passed away in 1855 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Walter Neilson
WN

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:
C
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

  • In 1784, Walter Montgomerie Neilson entered the world in Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland, born to Robert Neilson And Janet Robertson.
  • Walter Montgomerie Neilson married Katharine Faulds, and had children including Andrew Neilson 2Nd Ggf.
  • Walter Montgomerie Neilson passed away in 1855 in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Neilson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Neilson
1784–1855
Birth Place: Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
Robert Neilson
1730–
Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Janet Robertson
1736–
Govan, Lanark, Scotland
Grandparents
William Neilson
1705–1732
Govan, Lanark, Scotland
Jane Blackwood
1705–1732
(Christening) Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
William (Robertson) ,8thGGF
1707–1760
Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Dennie
1712–1770
Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Neilson
1677–1760
Marrion Park
1682–1762
Robert Blackwood
1669–1709
Janet Ralston
1671–1708
William ,9thGGF
1666–
Janet Purdon
1670–
Thomas Dennie
1686–
Elspbeth Young
1690–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN NEILSONE
1638–1741
Mary Flemynge\Fleming
1645–1679
James Park
1667–1720
Margaret McAlpine
1671–1761
William Blackwood
1643–1669
Jonat Rodger
1647–1669
James Ralstoune
1646–1671
Jean Wood
1648–1672
William Robertson
1638–
Jonet Cuninghame
1646–
Thomas Dennie
1666–
Elspet Law
1618–
John Young
1670–

Walter Neilson's Descendants

1.
WN
Walter (Montgomerie) Neilson (5 APR 1784–Bef. 1855) m. Katharine (Faulds * *) * (07 Oct 1780–Aft. 20 Sep 1866)
  1. 1. Andrew (Neilson "2nd GGF") * 1814–1886 m. Jane (Halliday "2nd GGM") * 1821–1864
    1. 1. Jane (Halliday) Neilson 1855–1937 m. David (M) Rollo 1850–1925
      1. 1. Jane (Halliday) Rollo 1879–1965 m. Joseph (Lindsay) Anderson 1876–1961

Walter Neilson's Timeline

2 Records

1784
5 APR 1784
Birth of Walter Montgomerie Neilson in Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland
Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland
1855
Bef. 1855
Age 71
Death of Walter Montgomerie Neilson in Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 APR 1784
    Event Place: Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 1855
    Event Place: Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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