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Eleanor Sinclair 1457–1518

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor Sinclair in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 APR 1457 · Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
Died 21 MAR 1518 · Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Father William 3Rd Earl Of Orkney 1St Earl Of Caithness 11Th Baron Of Roslin 2Nd Lord Sinclair
Mother Marjory Countess Of Orkney Sutherland
Spouse John Of Balveny 1St Earl Of Atholl Stewart
Children Catherine Stewart, Elizabeth Countess Of Lennox Stewart, Jean Stewart, John 2Nd Earl Of Atholl Stewart, Margaret Stewart
Siblings Margaret Sinclair, Marjory Elizabeth Sinclair, Oliver 7Th Laird Of Roslin Sinclair, William 2Nd Earl Of Caithness Sinclair

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Biography

Eleanor Sinclair was born in 1457 in Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland, the child of william 3rd earl of orkney 1st earl of caithness 11th baron of roslin 2nd lord sinclair and marjory countess of orkney sutherland. Eleanor Sinclair married john of balveny 1st earl of atholl stewart, and had children including catherine stewart, elizabeth countess of lennox stewart, jean stewart, john 2nd earl of atholl stewart, margaret stewart. Eleanor Sinclair passed away in 1518 in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

  3. 3
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1457
Birth of Eleanor Sinclair in Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
Birth
1518
Death of Eleanor Sinclair in Dunkeld Cathedral, Perth, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eleanor Sinclair

This ancestor line traces from Preuilly, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France (1000) to Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland (1457) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eleanor Sinclair (1457–1518) was born in Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor 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 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Eleanor Sinclair's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Eleanor Sinclair PTP
1457–1518
Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Eleanor Sinclair's Descendants

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Eleanor Sinclair PTP 1457–1518