James V Scotland Stewart 1512–1542
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Stewart 1512–1542
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1512, James V Scotland Stewart entered the world in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, born to james iv king of scotland and janet jane kennedy. James V Scotland Stewart passed away in 1542 in Falkland, Fife, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stewart
This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1472) to Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (1512) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Stewart (1512–1542) was born in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland 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 2 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.
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James Stewart's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record