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Colin Campbell 1577–1640

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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 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
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  • 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 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 3 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1577 · Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
Died 6 Sep 1640 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Biography

Colin Campbell was born in 1577 in Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland, the child of sir knight duncan black knight 7th earl of argyll 1st baronet lord campbell of glenorchy and lady janet elizabeth stewart baroness campbell lady of lavat. Colin Campbell passed away in 1640 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1577
Birth of Colin Campbell in Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
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Death of Colin Campbell in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Colin Campbell

This ancestor line traces from Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland (1512) to Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland (1577) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colin Campbell (1577–1640) was born in Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland and died in Perth, 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 3 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.

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Colin Campbell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Colin Campbell PTP
1577–1640
Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
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Colin Campbell's Descendants

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Colin Campbell PTP 1577–1640