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Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham 1476–1541

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Full name consistent across 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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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12 researchers on YourRoots have Cuthbert Cunningham 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 12 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1476 · Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 23 May Abt 1541 · Finlaystone Castle - Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Spouse Lady Marjory Marion Mariota Countess Of Glencairn Douglas
Children Lord William 4Th Earl Of Glencairn 4Th Lord Of Kilmaurs Cunninghame The Notorious Intriguer, Lord Intriguer"

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Biography

Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham was born in 1476 in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham married lady marjory marion mariota countess of glencairn douglas, and had children including lord william 4th earl of glencairn 4th lord of kilmaurs cunninghame the notorious intriguer. Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham passed away in 1541 in Finlaystone Castle - Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1476
Birth of Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1541
Death of Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham in Finlaystone Castle - Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cuthbert Cunningham

This ancestor line traces from Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1430) to Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1476) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cuthbert Cunningham (1476–1541) was born in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Finlaystone Castle - Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Cuthbert 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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Cuthbert Cunningham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Cuthbert 2nd Earl of Glencairn, 3rd Lord of Kilmaurs Cunningham PTP
1476–1541
Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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