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Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne 1576–1615

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Aboyne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1576 · Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland
Died 11 Sep 1615 · Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland
Father Lord George Gordon 5Th Earl Of Huntly Sheriff Of Inverness Lord Chancellor Of Scotland
Mother Lady Anne Hamilton Of Chatellerault Countess Of Huntly
Siblings Alexander Penninghame Gordon, C Katherine Gordon Of Lesmoir, Elizabeth Gordon, George Gordon Lord 1St Marquess Of Huntly 6Th Earl Of Huntly Gordon, Isabel Gordon Johnston, James Of Methlick And Haddo Gordon, Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess Of Sutherland, Janet Gordon, Jean Of Huntley Gordon, John Gordon Capt 13Th Earl Of Sutherland, Katherine Gordon, Margaret Gordon, Sir James Gordon 4Th Laird Of Lesmoir Methlick And Haddo 1St Baronet, William Gordon

Researchers connected through Charles Aboyne 1576–1615

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Biography

The story of Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne began in 1576 in Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland. Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne passed away in 1615 in Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1576
Birth of Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne in Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland
Birth
1615
Death of Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne in Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Aboyne

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1472) to Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland (1576) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Aboyne (1576–1615) was born in Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland and died in Dornoch, Sutherland, 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 Charles 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 4 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.

Charles Aboyne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne PTP
1576–1615
Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles Aboyne's Descendants

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Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne PTP 1576–1615