Captain Edward Lindsay (Sea Captain) 1587–1677
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Captain Captain) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Captain Captain) 1587–1677
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1587, Captain Edward Lindsay (Sea Captain) entered the world in Weymouth, Dorset, England, born to sir bishop thomas thome j carnegie lyndsay lindsay lindsey van southesk earl of southesk and margaret beaton. Captain Edward Lindsay (Sea Captain) married alice elizabeth piers, and had children including anna katherine lindsay. Captain Edward Lindsay (Sea Captain) passed away in 1677 in Lost at Sea enroute to Maryland, Estate Appraised, St Mary's County, Maryland, British Colonies.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Captain)
This ancestor line traces from Fast Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland (1506) to Weymouth, Dorset, England (1587) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Captain Captain) (1587–1677) was born in Weymouth, Dorset, England and died in Lost at Sea enroute to Maryland, Estate Appraised, St Mary's County, Maryland, British Colonies. 6 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.
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Captain Captain)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record