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Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell 1433–1493

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Colin Campbell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 3 independent trees

Born 10 Sep 1433 · Castle Lochow, Argyll, Scotland
Died 10 May 1493 · Castle Tullibardine, Perthshire, Scotland
Father Lord Archibald Gillespic Campbell Duke Of Argyll Baron Of Campbell
Mother Lady Elizabeth De Somerville Baroness Campbell
Spouse Lady Isabel Elizabeth Stewart Baroness Of Campbell Countess Of Argyll
Children Lady Janet Campbell Countess Of Atholl

Researchers connected through Colin Campbell 1433–1493

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Biography

In 1433, Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell entered the world in Castle Lochow, Argyll, Scotland, born to lord archibald gillespic campbell duke of argyll baron of campbell and lady elizabeth de somerville baroness campbell. Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell married lady isabel elizabeth stewart baroness of campbell countess of argyll, and had children including lady janet campbell countess of atholl. Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell passed away in 1493 in Castle Tullibardine, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1433
Birth of Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell in Castle Lochow, Argyll, Scotland
Birth
1493
Death of Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell in Castle Tullibardine, Perthshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Colin Campbell

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Castle Lochow, Argyll, Scotland (1433) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colin Campbell (1433–1493) was born in Castle Lochow, Argyll, Scotland and died in Castle Tullibardine, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Colin 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Colin Campbell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Colin 1st Earl of Argyll, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Campbell PTP
1433–1493
Castle Lochow, Argyll, Scotland
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Colin Campbell's Descendants