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George Leslie 1484–1558

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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Leslie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 Aug 1484 · Rothes, Moray, Scotland
Died 28 Nov 1558 · Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Father William Leslie
Mother Janet Balfour
Spouse Agnes Somerville Countess Of Rothes
Children Agnes Leslie, Andrew Leslie 5Th Earl Rothes, Beatrix Leslie Lady, Elizabeth Leslie Lady, Euphemia Leslie Lady, Helen Leslie Lady 1, James Leslie, Janet Leslie Lady, John Leslie, Katherine Leslie, Margaret Leslie Countess Of Angus, Norman Leslie Master Of Rothes, Peter Leslie, Robert Leslie 1St Of Findrassie, William Leslie
Siblings Grizel Leslie, James Leslie Hon, John Leslie, Unknown Daughter Leslie Lady

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Biography

The story of George Leslie began in 1484 in Rothes, Moray, Scotland. George Leslie married agnes somerville countess of rothes, isobel lundie, margaret crichton lady, and had children including agnes leslie, andrew leslie 5th earl rothes, beatrix leslie lady, elizabeth leslie lady, euphemia leslie lady, helen leslie lady 1, james leslie, janet leslie lady, john leslie, katherine leslie, margaret leslie countess of angus, norman leslie master of rothes, peter leslie, robert leslie 1st of findrassie, william leslie. George Leslie passed away in 1558 in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France.

Sources

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    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

Life Timeline

1484
Birth of George Leslie in Rothes, Moray, Scotland
Birth
1558
Death of George Leslie in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Leslie

This ancestor line traces from Montfort, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France (1070) to Rothes, Moray, Scotland (1484) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Leslie (1484–1558) was born in Rothes, Moray, Scotland and died in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France. 3 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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George Leslie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Leslie PTP
1484–1558
Rothes, Moray, Scotland
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George Leslie's Descendants

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George Leslie PTP 1484–1558