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Alexander Chisolm XIV 1523–1590

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 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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14 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander XIV in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 31 May 1523 · Chisholm, Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland
Died 19 Dec 1590 · Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Father John Chisolm Of Comar
Mother Mary Telfer
Siblings Eliza Chisholm
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1523, Alexander Chisolm XIV entered the world in Chisholm, Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland, born to john chisolm of comar and mary telfer. Alexander Chisolm XIV passed away in 1590 in Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1523
Birth of Alexander Chisolm XIV in Chisholm, Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland
Birth
1590
Death of Alexander Chisolm XIV in Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander XIV

This ancestor line traces from Comar, Inverness-shire, Scotland (1455) to Chisholm, Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland (1523) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander XIV (1523–1590) was born in Chisholm, Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland and died in Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 14 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, 14 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.
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.

Related Records

John Chisolm Of Comar
Father
Mary Telfer
Mother

Alexander XIV's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Chisolm XIV PTP
1523–1590
Chisholm, Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Alexander XIV's Descendants

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Alexander Chisolm XIV PTP 1523–1590