Who was Colin Campbell?

Colin Campbell (1554–1610) was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Glenarchy, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Colin Campbell 1554–1610

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1554 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Died 16 Jan 1610 · Glenarchy, Scotland

Father Sir Glenurchy (1512–1584)

Mother Margaret Catherine House Of Stewart Stuart

Siblings Archibald Campbell, Beatrice Campbell, Beatrix Campbell, Beatrix Campbell Of Glenurchy, Margaret Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Sir Duncan The Black Campbell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Glenurchy

1512–1584

Margaret Catherine House Of Stewart Stuart

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1554, Colin Campbell entered the world in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, born to sir colin grey laird campbell 6th laird of glenurchy and margaret catherine house of stewart stuart. Colin Campbell passed away in 1610 in Glenarchy, Scotland.

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1554

Birth of Colin Campbell in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

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1610

Death of Colin Campbell in Glenarchy, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Colin Campbell

This ancestor line traces from Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland (1512) to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1554) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Colin Campbell (1554–1610) was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Glenarchy, 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 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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