Barbara SPOTTISWOOD 1493–1570
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Barbara SPOTTISWOOD 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Barbara SPOTTISWOOD 1493–1570
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1493, Barbara SPOTTISWOOD entered the world in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, born to william spottiswood and elizabeth hopepringle. Barbara SPOTTISWOOD married robert thomas 14th laird bermersyde haig, and had children including andrew xv laird bermersyde haig, james haig, john haig. Barbara SPOTTISWOOD passed away in 1570 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Barbara SPOTTISWOOD
This ancestor line traces from Johnstone, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1430) to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1493) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Barbara SPOTTISWOOD (1493–1570) was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Perth, Perthshire, 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 Barbara 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.
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Barbara SPOTTISWOOD's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record