Henry Stewart 1566–1590
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Henry Stewart 1566–1590
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1566, Henry Stewart entered the world in Orkney, Scotland, born to sir robert stewart 1st earl orkney and lord of shetland illegitimate son of james v and lady jean janet kennedy. Henry Stewart passed away in 1590 in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Stewart
This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1000) to Orkney, Scotland (1566) across 22 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Henry Stewart (1566–1590) was born in Orkney, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Scotland. 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.
- Right now, 3 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 22 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