James Stewart lV King of Scotland 1473–1513
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9 researchers on YourRoots have James Scotland 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 9 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Stewart lV King of Scotland was born in 1473 in Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. James Stewart lV King of Scotland married margaret queen consort of scotland tudor, and had children including alexander stewart lord elphinstone i, arthur stewart duke of rothesay, catherine stewart countess of motorn, elizabeth isabel stewart, james duke of rothesay stewart, james stewart prince of scotland 1st earl of moray james iv illegitimate, janet stewart illegitimate daug of james v, jean stewart, john stewart 3rd earl of athol, john stewart of darnley 3rd earl of lennox, king james v stewart koning van scotland, lady margaret stewart princess jane, unamed stewart daughter number 2. James Stewart lV King of Scotland passed away in 1513 in Battle of Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Scotland
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Scotland (1473–1513) was born in Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Battle of Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, England. 9 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, 9 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 Scotland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record