Who was Isobell Scott?

Isobell Scott (1578–1617) was born in Kinghorn, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in Clerkington, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Isobell Scott 1578–1617

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 May 1578 · Kinghorn, Fifeshire, Scotland

Died 31 Jan 1617 · Clerkington, Midlothian, Scotland

Father James Scott 12Th Baron Of Balwearie

Mother Agnes Elizabeth Wardlaw Lady

Spouse Kirkwood George Albany Herald Kirkwood Scotland

Children George Kirkwood

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Scott 12Th Baron Of Balwearie

Agnes Elizabeth Wardlaw Lady

Spouse(s)

Kirkwood George Albany Herald Kirkwood Scotland

Children

George Kirkwood

Biography

Isobell Scott was born in 1578 in Kinghorn, Fifeshire, Scotland, the child of james scott 12th baron of balwearie and agnes elizabeth wardlaw lady. Isobell Scott married kirkwood george albany herald kirkwood scotland, and had children including george kirkwood. Isobell Scott passed away in 1617 in Clerkington, Midlothian, Scotland.

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1578

Birth of Isobell Scott in Kinghorn, Fifeshire, Scotland

Birth

1617

Death of Isobell Scott in Clerkington, Midlothian, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Isobell Scott

This ancestor line traces from Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1439) to Kinghorn, Fifeshire, Scotland (1578) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Isobell Scott (1578–1617) was born in Kinghorn, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in Clerkington, Midlothian, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Isobell 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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