Who was James Stewart?

James Stewart (1394–1437) was born in Dumferline, Fifeshire, , Scotland and died in Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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James I Stewart 1394–1437

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have James Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 30 Dec 1394 · Dumferline, Fifeshire, , Scotland

Died 21 Feb 1437 · Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland

Father Robert Iii Stewartking Scotland

Mother Annabella Drummond

Spouse Joan Beaufort

Children Alexander Stewart, Andrew Stewart, Annabella Stewart, Eleanor Stewart, Isabella Stewart, James Stewart, Joan Stewart, John Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Mary Stewart

Siblings David Of Scotland, Egidia Of Scotland, Elizabeth Of Scotland, Isabella Stewart, John Stewart, Lady Margaret Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Mary Stewart Of Scot, Robert Of Scotland, Rothesay Stewart Stuart David, Scotland Egidia, Sir Robert Stewart Scotland

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Iii Stewartking Scotland

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Biography

In 1394, James I Stewart entered the world in Dumferline, Fifeshire, Scotland, born to robert iii stewartking scotland and annabella drummond. James I Stewart married joan beaufort, and had children including alexander stewart, andrew stewart, annabella stewart, eleanor stewart, isabella stewart, james stewart, joan stewart, john stewart, margaret stewart, mary stewart. James I Stewart passed away in 1437 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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1394

Birth of James I Stewart in Dumferline, Fifeshire, Scotland

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1437

Death of James I Stewart in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Orkney Islands, Orkney, , Scotland (1011) to Dumferline, Fifeshire, , Scotland (1394) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Stewart (1394–1437) was born in Dumferline, Fifeshire, , Scotland and died in Perth, Perthshire, , Scotland. 4 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, 4 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 14 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.