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James V Stewart 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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have James Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 10 Apr 1512 · Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Died 14 Dec 1542 · Falkland, Fife, Scotland
Father
Mother Margaret Tudor (1489–1541)
Siblings , , , , , ,
Records
Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

Researchers connected through James Stewart 1512–1542

and 10 more tree owners connected with James Stewart 1512–1542

Immediate Family

Parents
Margaret Tudor
1489–1541
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James V Stewart began in 1512 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. James V Stewart passed away in 1542 in Falkland, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

Life Timeline

1512
Birth of James V Stewart in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Birth
1542
Death of James V Stewart in Falkland, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Falaise, Normandy, France (1025) to Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (1512) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Stewart (1512–1542) was born in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland and died in Falkland, Fife, Scotland. 12 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, 12 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 15 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

Margaret Tudor
1489–1541 · Mother
James Stewart in the US Census
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James Stewart's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James V Stewart PTP
1512–1542
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Margaret Tudor PTP
1489–1541
Westminster, London, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Stewart's Descendants

1.
JS
James V Stewart PTP 1512–1542