Father George Elphinstone, Rector of the Scots College in Rome 1565–1634
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Father Rome in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1565, Father George Elphinstone, Rector of the Scots College in Rome entered the world in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to robert lord elphinstone 3rd baron stirlingshire and margaret agnes steward elphinstone drummond. Father George Elphinstone, Rector of the Scots College in Rome passed away in 1634 in Blythiswod Govan, Stirling, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Father Rome
This ancestor line traces from Westminster, Middlesex, England (1489) to Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1565) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Father Rome (1565–1634) was born in Elphinstone, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Blythiswod Govan, Stirling, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Father Rome's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record