Agnes Elphinstone 1559–1617
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Agnes Elphinstone in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Agnes Elphinstone 1559–1617
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1559, Agnes Elphinstone entered the world in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to robert elphinstone and margaretha elphinstone drummond 12th ggm. Agnes Elphinstone married john gordon 13th earl of sutherland, lord walter ogilvy of drum, and had children including anne ogilvy, jean drummond, john ogilvy, lady christian ogilvy forbes 9 g gm. Agnes Elphinstone passed away in 1617 in St Pierre and Miquelon.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Agnes Elphinstone
This ancestor line traces from Cadzow Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1398) to Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1559) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Agnes Elphinstone (1559–1617) was born in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in St Pierre and Miquelon. 4 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.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Agnes in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Agnes Elphinstone's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record