Who was James STEWART?

James STEWART (1451–1488) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Sauchieburn, Stirling, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James III STEWART 1451–1488

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 JUL 1451 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 11 JUN 1488 · Sauchieburn, Stirling, Scotland

Father James Ii Stewart

Mother Maria Princess Of Guelders

Spouse Margaret Denmark

Children James Iv Stewart Stewart King Of Scotland, John Stewart, Margaret Stewart

Siblings Alexander Stewart, David Stewart, John Stewart, John Stewart Lord Of Sticks, Margaret Stewart, Mary Stewart, Thomas Caishe

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Ii Stewart

Maria Princess Of Guelders

Spouse(s)

Margaret Denmark

Children

James Iv Stewart Stewart King Of Scotland

John Stewart

Margaret Stewart

Biography

In 1451, James III STEWART entered the world in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to james ii stewart and maria princess of guelders. James III STEWART married margaret denmark, and had children including james iv stewart stewart king of scotland, john stewart, margaret stewart. James III STEWART passed away in 1488 in Sauchieburn, Stirling, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1451

Birth of James III STEWART in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Birth

1488

Death of James III STEWART in Sauchieburn, Stirling, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James STEWART

This ancestor line traces from Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland, (Present UK) (1274) to Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1451) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James STEWART (1451–1488) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Sauchieburn, Stirling, 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 7 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.
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