James (1st Lord Balmerinoch) Elphinstone 1580–1612
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Elphinstone in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Elphinstone 1580–1612
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1580, James (1st Lord Balmerinoch) Elphinstone entered the world in Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to lord robert elphinstone 3rd lord elphinstone 3rd baron of stirlingshire and agnes margaret drummond. James (1st Lord Balmerinoch) Elphinstone passed away in 1612 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Elphinstone
This ancestor line traces from Chãteau De Beaufort, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France (1371) to Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1580) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Elphinstone (1580–1612) was born in Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 James 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 8 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.
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James Elphinstone's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record