Who was Alice Button?

Alice Button (1518–1578) was born in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alice Button 1518–1578

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 04 Jan 1518 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland

Died 09 Oct 1578 · Errol, Perthshire, Scotland

Spouse Thomas Smith

Children Robert Smythe

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Biography

In 1518, Alice Button entered the world in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. Alice Button married thomas smith, and had children including robert smythe. Alice Button passed away in 1578 in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland.

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: Alice Button (1518–1578) was born in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alice 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 1 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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Alice Button PTP

1518–1578

Errol, Perthshire, Scotland