Who was George Halyburton?

George Halyburton (1440–1490) was born in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Dirleton, Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Halyburton 1440–1490

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 MAR 1440 · Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland

Died 28 MAR 1490 · Dirleton, Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), Scotland

Father John Halyburton

Mother Lady Janet Seton

Spouse Mariota Dirleton (1455–1513)

Children Patrick Halyburton

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The story of George Halyburton began in 1440 in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. George Halyburton married mariota dirleton, and had children including patrick halyburton. George Halyburton passed away in 1490 in Dirleton, Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), Scotland.

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Birth of George Halyburton in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland

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Death of George Halyburton in Dirleton, Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), Scotland

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This ancestor line traces from Haddingtonshire, Scotland (1375) to Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland (1440) across 4 generations.

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: George Halyburton (1440–1490) was born in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Dirleton, Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), Scotland. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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