Who was Alexander Coldwell)?

Alexander Coldwell) (1548–1577) was born in Straton, Ayershire, Scotland and died in Ayr, West Lothian, Scotland. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Thomas Caldwell (Caulwel Cauldwell Coldwell) 1548–1577

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Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 4 Sep 1548 · Straton, Ayershire, Scotland

Died 10 May 1577 · Ayr, West Lothian, Scotland

Father Sir Thomas Alexander Caldwell Ii

Mother Annie Mccutcheon Caldwell

Siblings Lawrence Caldwell, Oliver Caldwell, Robert Cochrane Caldwell, Sir William Bruce Alexander Caldwell Sir William Of Ely

Records

Millennium File UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 Scotland, Select Marriages UK, World War i Pension … Ancestry Family Tree

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Researchers connected through Alexander Coldwell) 1548–1577

and 7 more tree owners connected with Alexander Coldwell) 1548–1577

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Thomas Alexander Caldwell Ii

Annie Mccutcheon Caldwell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1548, Alexander Thomas Caldwell (Caulwel Cauldwell Coldwell) entered the world in Straton, Ayershire, Scotland, born to sir thomas alexander caldwell ii and annie mccutcheon caldwell. Alexander Thomas Caldwell (Caulwel Cauldwell Coldwell) passed away in 1577 in Ayr, West Lothian, Scotland.

Sources

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Record Millennium File
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
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Military UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards
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Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1548

Birth of Alexander Thomas Caldwell (Caulwel Cauldwell Coldwell) in Straton, Ayershire, Scotland

Birth

1577

Death of Alexander Thomas Caldwell (Caulwel Cauldwell Coldwell) in Ayr, West Lothian, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Coldwell)

This ancestor line traces from Ayrshire, Scotland (1480) to Straton, Ayershire, Scotland (1548) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Coldwell) (1548–1577) was born in Straton, Ayershire, Scotland and died in Ayr, West Lothian, Scotland. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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 4 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.
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