Countess of Atholl Lady Grizel Rattray 1511–1542
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Countess Rattray in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 14 independent trees
Researchers connected through Countess Rattray 1511–1542
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Countess of Atholl Lady Grizel Rattray began in 1511 in Rattray Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Countess of Atholl Lady Grizel Rattray passed away in 1542 in Atholl Castle, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
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5Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index
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6Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Countess Rattray
This ancestor line traces from Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland (1475) to Rattray Castle,Aberdeenshire,Scotland (1511) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Countess Rattray (1511–1542) was born in Rattray Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Atholl Castle, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Countess 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.
- 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.
Countess Rattray's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record