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# Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit 1525–1573

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Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 5 Feb 1525 · Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Died 13 Sep 1573 · Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Father Robert Maxwell 6Th Lord Of Carlaverock 1525 Edit
Mother Lady Beatrice Beatrix Douglas Of Morton Story
Siblings Beatrice Douglas, Earl John Of Motyon Baron Maxwell Beaumont, Lord John Maxwell 7Th Lord Maxwell 8Th Earl Of Morton, Lord Robert Maxwell, Sir James Mitchell, Sir Scot John Maxwell
Records
Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Researchers connected through # Edit 1525–1573

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1525, # Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit entered the world in Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to robert maxwell 6th lord of carlaverock 1525 edit and lady beatrice beatrix douglas of morton story. # Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit passed away in 1573 in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1525
Birth of # Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit in Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Birth
1573
Death of # Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from # Edit

This ancestor line traces from Nithsdale, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1502) to Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1525) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

# Edit (1525–1573) was born in Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. 9 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.
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Robert Maxwell 6Th Lord Of Carlaverock 1525 Edit
Father
Lady Beatrice Beatrix Douglas Of Morton Story
Mother
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# Edit's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
# Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit PTP
1525–1573
Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
# Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit PTP
1525–1573
Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
# Robert MAXWELL, 6th Lord of Carlaverock ^1525 Edit PTP
1525–1573
Carlaverock, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

# Edit's Descendants