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James Stewart 1531–1570

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 May 1531 · Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland
Died 23 Jan 1570 · Linlithgow
Father James V Stuart King Of Scots King Of Scotland King Of Scots
Mother Princess Madeleine De Valois Of France Queen Consort Of Scots
Siblings Adam Stewart, Arthur Of Scotland, Arthur Robert Stewart, Catherine Douglas, Earl Morton, Eupheme Douglas, Euphemia Douglas, George Douglas, Henry Bruce, James Of Rothesay, James Renfrew Stewart Vi, James Stewart, James Vi Stewart King Of Scotland, Janet Douglas, Jean Campbell, Jean Stewart, John Stewart, Lady Agnes Of Rothes Countess Of Morton Leslie, Lady Jean Stewart, Lord Robert Douglas Laird Van Lochleven, Margaret Douglas, Margaret Stewart, Marjory Mary Lady Of Perth Perthshire Scotland Stewart, Mary I Queen Of Scots Stewart Stuart Reign 14 Dec 1542 24 Jul 1567 Queen Consort Of France Only Surviving Legit Child Of James V Of Scotland Executed By The Virgin Queen, Robert Stewart, Sir George Douglas, Sir James Stewart 1St Earl Of Mar Amp Moray 1St Lo, Sir Robert Stewart 1St Earl Of Orkney, Sir William Douglas, William Morton Stewart

Researchers connected through James Stewart 1531–1570

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1531, James Stewart entered the world in Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland, born to james v stuart king of scots king of scotland king of scots and princess madeleine de valois of france queen consort of scots. James Stewart passed away in 1570 in Linlithgow.

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Life Timeline

1531
Birth of James Stewart in Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland
Birth
1570
Death of James Stewart in Linlithgow
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Stirling Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1473) to Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland (1531) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Stewart (1531–1570) was born in Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland and died in Linlithgow. 2 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, 2 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 3 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.

James Stewart's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Stewart PTP
1531–1570
Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Stewart's Descendants

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James Stewart PTP 1531–1570