ALEXANDER Elphinstone 1552–1638
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have ALEXANDER Elphinstone in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through ALEXANDER Elphinstone 1552–1638
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1552, ALEXANDER Elphinstone entered the world in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to robert elphinstone and margaret drummond. ALEXANDER Elphinstone married jean livingstone, and had children including agnes elphinstone, alexander elphinstone, anne elphinstone, christian elphinstone, claud elphinstone, david elphinstone, george elphinstone, helen elphinstone, innes elphinstone, james elphinstone, jean elphinstone, john elphinstone, malcolm elphinstone, margaret elphinstone, mary edmonstone, michael elphinstone, patrick elphinstone, william elphinstone. ALEXANDER Elphinstone passed away in 1638 in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
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1Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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2Record Brown, Goodall Web Site
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3Record Canada, Quebec Couples
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4Record Famous People Throughout History
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5Record GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index
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6Record Geni World Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from ALEXANDER Elphinstone
This ancestor line traces from Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1530) to Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1552) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- ALEXANDER Elphinstone (1552–1638) was born in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 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 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 2 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.
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ALEXANDER Elphinstone's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record