Who was James Stewart?

James Stewart (1451–1488) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, , Scotland and died in Cambuskenneth, 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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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jul 1451 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, , Scotland

Died 11 Jun 1488 · Cambuskenneth, Stirling, Scotland

Father King James Ii Stewart

Mother Maria Van Egmond Queen Consort Of Scotland

Spouse Denmark Margaret

Children Agnes Stewart, Alexander , Alexander Stewart, James Iv Stewart King Of Scots, James Iv Stuart, James Scots, James Stewart, James Stewart Ross, Jane Stuart, John , John Stewart, John Earl Garloch, John Earl Of Mar Stewart, John Of Scotland, John Stewart, John Stewart Mar, John Stuart Mar, King James, King IV, Margaret Stewart, Margaret Stuart, Mary , Mary Stewart, Son Of Scotland

Siblings Agnes Stewart, Alexander Scotland, Alexander Stewart, Alexander Stewart 1St Duke Of Albany, Annabella Stewart, Cecilia Stewart, Child Stewart, David Of Scotland, David Stewart, David Stewart Earl Of Moray, David Stewart Moray, David Stuart Earl Moray, Edward Stewart, Eleanor Stewart, Elizabeth Countess Of Lennox Stuart Stewart, George Stewart, Isabel Stuart, Isabella Stewart, James Iii King Of Scots, James Lll Stewart Scotland, Joan Janet Of Scotland, John Ix Sir Stewart, John Stewart, John Stewart Stearl Mar, John Stuart Mar Garioch, King Of Scotland James Iii, Margaret , Margaret Cecilia Stewart, Margaret Cecilia, Margaret Cecilia Of Scotland, Margaret Cecilia Scotland, Margaret Cecilia Stewart Princess, Margaret Elizabeth Lennox Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Margaret Stewart Of Scotland, Margaret Stuart, Margaret Wade, Marguerite Of Denmark, Mary Stewart, Ninian John Sir Stewart, Richard Stewart, Sir David Earl Moray Stewart, Sir David Moray Stewart, Sir James Of Dur, Sir John Ix Steuart, Sir John Stewart Sticks, Sir Ninian John Stewart, Son Stewart, Thomas Arran Stewart, Thomas Cash, Thomas Earl Arran Stewart

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index UK and Ireland, Find a … International, Find a Grave Index Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index Midlothian (Edinburgh), Scotland, Extracted Parish … Fife, Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

King James Ii Stewart

Maria Van Egmond Queen Consort Of Scotland

Spouse(s)

Denmark Margaret

Margaret Oldenburg Queen Consort Of Scotland

Queen Of Scotland Margarete

Children

Agnes Stewart

Alexander

Alexander Stewart

James Iv Stewart King Of Scots

John Earl Of Mar Stewart

Biography

In 1451, James III Stewart entered the world in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to king james ii stewart and maria van egmond queen consort of scotland. James III Stewart married denmark margaret, margaret oldenburg queen consort of scotland, queen of scotland margarete, and had children including agnes stewart, alexander, alexander stewart, james iv stewart king of scots, james iv stuart, james scots, james stewart, james stewart ross, jane stuart, john, john stewart, john earl garloch, john earl of mar stewart, john of scotland, john stewart, john stewart mar, john stuart mar, king james, king of scotland james iv, margaret stewart, margaret stuart, mary, mary stewart, son of scotland. James III Stewart passed away in 1488 in Cambuskenneth, Stirling, Scotland.

Sources

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record Millennium File
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Burial Records International, Find a Grave Index
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Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index
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Church Records Midlothian (Edinburgh), Scotland, Extracted Parish Records
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Record Fife, Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

Life Timeline

1451

Birth of James III Stewart in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Birth

1488

Death of James III Stewart in St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Falaise, Normandy, France (1025) to Stirling, Stirlingshire, , Scotland (1451) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Stewart (1451–1488) was born in Stirling, Stirlingshire, , Scotland and died in Cambuskenneth, 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 (A) 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 13 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.