8th Lord Herries Robert Maxwell 1620–1667
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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Biography
In 1620, 8th Lord Herries Robert Maxwell entered the world in, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to robert maxwell and lucy douglas. 8th Lord Herries Robert Maxwell passed away in 1667 in Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from 8th Maxwell
This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1579) to , Dumfries-shire, , Scotland (1620) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 8th Maxwell (1620–1667) was born in , Dumfries-shire, , Scotland and died in Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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8th Maxwell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record