Who was Alexander Stewart?

Alexander Stewart (1507–1577) was born in Garlieston, Wigtownshire, , Scotland and died in Garlieston, Wigtonshire, county, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Stewart 1507–1577

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 May 1507 · Garlieston, Wigtownshire, , Scotland

Died 22 Feb 1577 · Garlieston, Wigtonshire, county, Scotland

Father Alexander Stewart

Mother Lady Elizabeth Kennedy Countess Rattray

Siblings Agnes Stewart, Janet Dyet, Lady Mary Stewart

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Alexander Stewart

Lady Elizabeth Kennedy Countess Rattray

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Biography

Alexander Stewart was born in 1507 in Garlieston, Wigtownshire, Scotland, the child of alexander stewart and lady elizabeth kennedy countess rattray. Alexander Stewart passed away in 1577 in Garlieston, Wigtonshire, county, Scotland.

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Birth of Alexander Stewart in Garlieston, Wigtownshire, Scotland

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1577

Death of Alexander Stewart in Garlieston, Wigtonshire, county, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland (1436) to Garlieston, Wigtownshire, , Scotland (1507) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Stewart (1507–1577) was born in Garlieston, Wigtownshire, , Scotland and died in Garlieston, Wigtonshire, county, Scotland. 2 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, 2 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 3 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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