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Henry Lord Darnley Stewart 1540–1567

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 12 independent trees

Born 7 Dec 1540 · Newsham, Yorkshire, England
Died 10 Feb 1567 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father Sir James Iv Duke Chatellerault 1St Earl Arron Knight Of Saint Michael Hamilton
Mother Margaret Douglas Lady
Siblings Barbara Hamilton, Barbara Lady Baroness Gordon Hamilton, Christian Hamilton, Claud Hamilton 1St Baron Paisley, David Hamilton, Gavin Hamilton Iv, James Hamilton, James Hamilton Arran, Jean Lady Hamilton, Johanna Hamilton, John 1St Marquess Of Hamilton Hamilton, Lady Anne Hamilton Countess Of Huntly, Margaret Hamilton, Sir Thomas Hamilton 3Rd Laird Of Priestfield

Researchers connected through Henry Stewart 1540–1567

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1540, Henry Lord Darnley Stewart entered the world in Newsham, Yorkshire, England, born to sir james iv duke chatellerault 1st earl arron knight of saint michael hamilton and margaret douglas lady. Henry Lord Darnley Stewart passed away in 1567 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1540
Birth of Henry Lord Darnley Stewart in Newsham, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1567
Death of Henry Lord Darnley Stewart in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1476) to Newsham, Yorkshire, England (1540) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Stewart (1540–1567) was born in Newsham, Yorkshire, England and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 3 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.

Henry Stewart's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Lord Darnley Stewart PTP
1540–1567
Newsham, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Stewart's Descendants

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Henry Lord Darnley Stewart PTP 1540–1567