Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan 1511–1542
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Strachan 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1511, Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan entered the world in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to sir alexander strachan 10th laird of thornton and margaret elizabeth leslie. Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan married andrew arbuthnot of pitcarlies, and had children including robert arbuthnot of pitcarlies. Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan passed away in 1542 in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. I
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3Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Strachan
This ancestor line traces from Thornton Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1470) to Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1511) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elizabeth Strachan (1511–1542) was born in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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.
Related Records
Elizabeth Strachan's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record