Who was Alexander Ross?

Alexander Ross (1514–1515) was born in Stirling Castle and died in Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Alexander Stewart Duke of Ross 1514–1515

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Ross in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Apr 1514 · Stirling Castle

Died 18 Dec 1515 · Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Father Nicholas Latimer Lv King Of Scotland

Mother Johanna Hody Queen Of Scotland

Siblings Agnes Anna Douglas, Alexander Keith, Arthur Stewart Duke Of Rothesay, Beatrix Douglas, Catherine Stewart Countess Of Motorn, Elizabeth Douglas Of Morton, Elizabeth Isabel Stewart, James Stewart Duke Of Rothesay, James Stewart V, John Stewart 3Rd Earl Of Athol, John Stewart Of Darnley 3Rd Earl Of Lennox, Lady Beatrice Douglas Of Morton Story, Lady Of Stonehouse Lanarkshire Hamilton, Margaret Douglas Descendant Of Charlamange, Margaret Stewart Illegit Child, Marioun Douglas Of Parkhead And Pittendreic, Mary Edith Latimer Mordaunt Countess Of Lennox Or Harbottle Baroness Of Ashwell Thorpe 4Th Countess Of Lennox Dtr Of Scottish Dowager Queenmnargaret Tud, No Name Stewart, Robert Keith, Unamed Stewart Daughter Number 2, William Douglas V Morton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Latimer Lv King Of Scotland

Johanna Hody Queen Of Scotland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Alexander Stewart Duke of Ross began in 1514 in Stirling Castle. Alexander Stewart Duke of Ross passed away in 1515 in Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1514

Birth of Alexander Stewart Duke of Ross in Stirling Castle

Birth

1515

Death of Alexander Stewart Duke of Ross in Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Ross

This ancestor line traces from France (1160) to Stirling Castle, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1514) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Ross (1514–1515) was born in Stirling Castle and died in Stirling Castle, 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 13 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.