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James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland 1512–1542

Public Tree Person

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have James Scotland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees

Born 10 Apr 1512 · Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 14 Dec 1542 · Falkland, Fife, Scotland
Spouse Lady Elizabeth Isabel Marion Campbell Stewart Moray Countess Methven

Researchers connected through James Scotland 1512–1542

and 4 more tree owners connected with James Scotland 1512–1542

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland was born in 1512 in Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland. James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland married lady elizabeth isabel marion campbell stewart moray countess methven. James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland passed away in 1542 in Falkland, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record AncestryDNA Matches from IAIN THOMAS WOLKOWSKI

Life Timeline

1512
Birth of James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland in Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1542
Death of James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland in Falkland, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Scotland

This ancestor line traces from Westminster Palace, Westminster, Middlesex, London, England (1489) to Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland (1512) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Scotland (1512–1542) was born in Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Falkland, Fife, Scotland. 5 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, 5 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 2 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.

Related Records

James Scotland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James V Stuart, Earl of Moray, King of Scotland PTP
1512–1542
Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
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James Scotland's Descendants