YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Paterson 1685–1750 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 November 1685

Birth Location: Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1750

Death Location: Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: William Paterson

Mother: Jannet Garner

Spouse(s): Agnes bayne?

Children(s): Bernard Paterson, Thomas Paterson, John Paterson, Agnes Paterson, Isobell Paterson, Jean Paterson, Michael Paterson, James Paterson, Robert Paterson, William Paterson, Walter Paterson

William Paterson was born in 1685 in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of William Paterson And Jannet Garner. William Paterson married Agnes Brockie Bayne, and had children including Agnes Paterson, Bernard Paterson, Isobell Paterson, James Paterson, Jean Paterson, John Paterson, Michael Paterson, Robert Paterson, Thomas Paterson, Walter Paterson, William Paterson. William Paterson passed away in 1750 in Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for William Paterson
WP

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

  • William Paterson was born in 1685 in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of William Paterson And Jannet Garner.
  • William Paterson married Agnes Brockie Bayne, and had children including Agnes Paterson, Bernard Paterson, Isobell Paterson, James Paterson, Jean Paterson, John Paterson, Michael Paterson, Robert Paterson, Thomas Paterson, Walter Paterson, William Paterson.
  • William Paterson passed away in 1750 in Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Paterson
1666–1719
Birth Location: Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
WP
Jannet Garner
1666–
Birth Location: Stirlingshire, Scotland
JG

Spouses(s)

Agnes bayne?
1695–
Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland
Ab

Children(s)

Bernard Paterson
1711–
Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland
BP
Thomas Paterson
1708–
Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland
TP
John Paterson
1716–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, , Scotland
JP
Agnes Paterson
1721–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
AP
Isobell Paterson
1735–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
IP
Jean Paterson
1718–1760
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
JP
Michael Paterson
1736–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
MP
James Paterson
1726–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
JP
Robert Paterson
1732–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
RP
William Paterson
1723–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
WP
Walter Paterson
1740–
Birth Location: Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland
WP

William Paterson's Ancestors

Self
William Paterson
1685–1750
Birth Place: Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
William Paterson
1666–1719
Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Jannet Garner
1666–
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Patterson
1644–1692
St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Jonet (Wilson) 1
1646–1708
St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Alexander Garner
1638–
Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland
Kethrain Stirk
1645–1681
Kirkaldy, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Paterson
1615–1676
Isabel Douglas
1624–1658
Alexander Stirk
1595–
Elspet Walker
1611–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John verified
1590–1630
Bessie Gledholme
1590–1679
Joseph Douglas
1590–1659
Jonat Fairar
1609–1659
George Walker
1580–

William Paterson's Descendants

1.
WP
William Paterson (3 November 1685–1750) m. Agnes (Brockie) bayne? (5 Mar 1695–)
  1. 1. Bernard Paterson 1711– m. Elizabeth Strachan 1711–
    1. 1. Nathan Paterson 1741– m. Elizabeth Anderson 1748–
      1. 1. James Paterson 1770– m. Margaret Gentles 1771–
        1. 1. James Paterson 1793–1864 m. Catharine Ferguson 1800–1876
        2. 2. Caroline Paterson 1797–1865 m. Andrew Patrick 1796–1851
        3. 3. Janet Paterson 1797–1885 m. John Graham 1795–1870
        4. 4. Hugh Paterson 1792– m. Janet Raeside 1802–
        5. 5. Margaret Paterson 1790–1856 m. Peter McNee 1787–1856
        6. 6. Jean Paterson 1804–1864
        7. 7. Elizabeth Paterson 1808–
        8. 8. Anna Paterson 1810–
        9. 9. John (Paterson) Petterson 1806–
      2. 2. Nathan Paterson 1765–1850 m. Rachal Sloss 1766–
      3. 3. David Paterson 1768–
      4. 4. John Paterson 1762–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Paterson 1763–
      6. 6. Alexander Paterson 1772–
    2. 2. James Paterson 1739–
    3. 3. Janet Paterson 1747–
    4. 4. Bernard Paterson 1750–
  2. 2. Thomas Paterson 1708–
  3. 3. John Paterson 1716– m. Agnes Cowan 1720– m. Rebecca THOMPSON 1719–1787
    1. 1. Agnes Paterson 1755–1846 m. Thomas Denholm 1745–
      1. 1. Margaret Denholm 1796–
      2. 2. Robert Denholm 1784–1859
      3. 3. John (Simon) Denholm 1802–
      4. 4. Elizabeth DENHOLM 1791–
      5. 5. Isabel Denholm 1793–
      6. 6. William (Augustus) Denholm 1798–1876
    2. 2. William Paterson 1750–1820
    3. 3. Paterson (John) Cowan?? 1750–1820
  4. 4. Agnes Paterson 1721–
  5. 5. Isobell Paterson 1735–
  6. 6. Jean Paterson 1718–1760
  7. 7. Michael Paterson 1736–
  8. 8. James Paterson 1726–
  9. 9. Robert Paterson 1732–
  10. 10. William Paterson 1723–
  11. 11. Walter Paterson 1740–

William Paterson's Timeline

4 Records

1685
3 Nov 1685
Birth of William Paterson in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
1685
3 November 1685
Birth of William Paterson in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
1750
1750
Age 65
Death of William Paterson in Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
1797
11 Apr 1797
Age 112
Death of William Paterson in Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1685
    Event Place: Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 November 1685
    Event Place: Airth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1797
    Event Place: Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for William Paterson

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