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James Stewart, Prince of Scotland, 1st Earl of Moray 1499–1544

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Moray in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 10 Apr 1499 · Morayshire, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 14 Mar 1544 · Darnaway, Dyke, Morayshire, Scotland
Father King James Stewart Iv Iron Belt Knight Of The Order Of The Thistle Baron Of Renfrew Earl Of Carrick 6Th Duke Of Ross 6Th Duke
Siblings Alexander Charles Stewart 1St Duke Of Albany, Alexander Stewart Archbishop Of Saint Andrews, Alexander Stewart Archbishop Of St Andrews And Lord High Chancellor Of Scotland, Alexander Stewart Prince Of Scotland Duke Of Ross, Archibald Douglas Angus Stewart, Archibald Stewart, Arthur Stewart, Arthur Stewart Duke Of Rohesay Prince Of Scotland, Beatrice Douglas, David Stewart 1St Earl Of Moray, Dorothea Stewart, Elisabeth Stuart, James Stewart, James Stewart King Of Scots, James V King Stewart King Of Scots, James V Scotland Stuart, Jane Stewart, Johanna Stewart, John Stewart, John Stewart 3Rd Earl Of Athol, John Stewart Of Darnley 3Rd Earl Of Lennox, King James V Of Scotland, Lady Countess Catherine Stewart Natural Child Of James Iv, Lady Janet Joan Jane Jenny Jean Stuart Jane Fleming Stewart Lady Fleming, Lady Margaret Douglas Countess Of Lennox, Margaret Cecilia Stewart Princess, Margaret Stewart, Margaretha Stewart, Mary Ann Scotland, Mary Hamilton Stewart Countess Of Arran, Mungo Stewart, Princess Jeanette Janet The Beautiful Scotswoman Stewart Lady Of Edinburgh Fleming Baroness Of Fleming Biggar 2Nd Countess Of Wigton Governess Of Mary Queen Of Scots Pr, Princess Of Scotland 1 Stewart Died At Birth, Princess Of Scotland 2 Stewart Died At Birth

Researchers connected through James Moray 1499–1544

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Biography

In 1499, James Stewart, Prince of Scotland, 1st Earl of Moray entered the world in Morayshire, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to king james stewart iv iron belt knight of the order of the thistle baron of renfrew earl of carrick 6th duke of ross 6th duke. James Stewart, Prince of Scotland, 1st Earl of Moray passed away in 1544 in Darnaway, Dyke, Morayshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1499
Birth of James Stewart, Prince of Scotland, 1st Earl of Moray in Morayshire, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1544
Death of James Stewart, Prince of Scotland, 1st Earl of Moray in Darnaway, Dyke, Morayshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Moray

This ancestor line traces from Oldenburg (1426) to Morayshire, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1499) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Moray (1499–1544) was born in Morayshire, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Darnaway, Dyke, Morayshire, 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 4 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.

James Moray's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Stewart, Prince of Scotland, 1st Earl of Moray PTP
1499–1544
Morayshire, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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James Moray's Descendants