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Alexander Cunningham 1510–1574

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Cunningham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1510 · Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Died 23 Nov 1574 · Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Biography

In 1510, Alexander Cunningham entered the world in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to sir lord william the notorious intriguer cunningham knight of glencairn english courtier 4th lord cunningham of kilmaurs and lady margaret elizabeth campbell. Alexander Cunningham married jean hamilton, and had children including alexander cunyngham, jane cunyngham, margaret cunyngham, william cunyngham. Alexander Cunningham passed away in 1574 in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1510
Birth of Alexander Cunningham in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Birth
1574
Death of Alexander Cunningham in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Cunningham

This ancestor line traces from Haddington, East Lothian, , Scotland (1430) to Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1510) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Cunningham (1510–1574) was born in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. 9 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, 9 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.
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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.

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Alexander Cunningham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Cunningham PTP
1510–1574
Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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1493–1548
Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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Alexander Cunningham's Descendants

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Alexander Cunningham PTP 1510–1574