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James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face 1430–1460

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Face in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1430 · Holyrood Castle, Ellsworth, Scotland
Died 3 Aug 1460 · Seige of Roxburgh Castle, Roxburgshire, Scotland a bursting piece of ordnance breaking his leg and killing him instantly
Spouse Marie Guelders Van Egmond Queen Consort Of Scotland Of Gueldre
Children Duchess Hamilton

Researchers connected through James Face 1430–1460

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Biography

In 1430, James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face entered the world in Holyrood Castle, Ellsworth, Scotland. James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face married marie guelders van egmond queen consort of scotland of gueldre, and had children including duchess mary princess of scotland countess of arran stewart lady hamilton. James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face passed away in 1460 in Seige of Roxburgh Castle, Roxburgshire, Scotland a bursting piece of ordnance breaking his leg and killing him instantly.

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Life Timeline

1430
Birth of James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face in Holyrood Castle, Ellsworth, Scotland
Birth
1460
Death of James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face in Seige of Roxburgh Castle, Roxburgshire, Scotland a bursting piece of ordnance breaking his leg and killing him instantly
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Face (1430–1460) was born in Holyrood Castle, Ellsworth, Scotland and died in Seige of Roxburgh Castle, Roxburgshire, Scotland a bursting piece of ordnance breaking his leg and killing him instantly. 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 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 1 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 Face's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James II Stewart, King of Scotland King of Scots, II Fiery Face PTP
1430–1460
Holyrood Castle, Ellsworth, Scotland
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