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James V King Stewart King of Scots 1512–1542

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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Scots 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, with linked records

Born 10 Apr 1512 · Palais de Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 14 Dec 1542 · Falkland, Fife, 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
Mother Margaret Tudor
Spouse Marie De Lorraine
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 Stewart Prince Of Scotland 1St Earl Of Moray, 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
Records
Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index
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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James V King Stewart King of Scots began in 1512 in Palais de Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. James V King Stewart King of Scots married marie de lorraine. James V King Stewart King of Scots passed away in 1542 in Falkland, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

Life Timeline

1512
Birth of James V King Stewart King of Scots in Palais de Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1542
Death of James V King Stewart King of Scots in Falkland, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Scots

This ancestor line traces from Oldenburg (1426) to Palais de Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (1512) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Scots (1512–1542) was born in Palais de Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Falkland, Fife, 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.

Related Records

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
Father
Margaret Tudor
Mother

James Scots's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James V King Stewart King of Scots PTP
1512–1542
Palais de Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Scots's Descendants

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James V King Stewart King of Scots PTP 1512–1542