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Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan 1511–1542

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Full name consistent across 12 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Strachan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Jul 1511 · Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died 23 Jul 1542 · Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Father Alexander Strachan
Mother Elizabeth
Spouse Andrew Arbuthnot
Children Alexander Arbuthnot, Andrew Arbuthnott, Countess Christian Arbuthnott, David Arbuthnott, George Arbuthnott, Hucheon Arbuthnott, James Arbuthnott, Jean Arbuthnott Clephane, John Arbuthnot, Katherine Arbuthnot, Lady Margaret Arbuthnott Arbuthnot Arbuthnet, Robert Arbuthnot

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Biography

In 1511, Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan entered the world in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to alexander strachan and elizabeth. Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan married andrew arbuthnot, and had children including alexander arbuthnot, andrew arbuthnott, countess christian arbuthnott, david arbuthnott, george arbuthnott, hucheon arbuthnott, james arbuthnott, jean arbuthnott clephane, john arbuthnot, katherine arbuthnot, lady margaret arbuthnott arbuthnot arbuthnet, robert arbuthnot. Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan passed away in 1542 in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. I

  3. 3
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1511
Birth of Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Birth
1542
Death of Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death
1880
Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan was baptized in St Saviors, Walthamstow, Essex, England
Baptism

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Strachan (1511–1542) was born in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 12 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Strachan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan PTP
1511–1542
Kirktown Aboyne Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Strachan's Descendants

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Elizabeth of Thornton Strachan PTP 1511–1542
  1. 1. Andrew Arbuthnott PTP 1533–1606