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Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess of Sutherland 1574–1615

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Sutherland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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 1 Nov 1574 · Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Highlands, Scotland
Died 20 Feb 1615 · Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland
Father Lord George Gordon 5Th Earl Of Huntly Sheriff Of Inverness Lord Chancellor Of Scotland
Mother Lady Mariota Marion Forbes Gordon
Siblings Agnes Gordon, Agnes Gordon Of Abergeldie, Alexander Gordon, C Katherine Gordon Of Lesmoir, Charles Gordon Earl Of Aboyne, Isobel Gordon, James Gordon, Janet Gordon, Jean Gordon Duchess Of Sutherland, John Gordon, Katherine Of Lesmoir Gordon, Margaret Gordon, Sir James Gordon

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1574, Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess of Sutherland entered the world in Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Highlands, Scotland, born to lord george gordon 5th earl of huntly sheriff of inverness lord chancellor of scotland and lady mariota marion forbes gordon. Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess of Sutherland passed away in 1615 in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1574
Birth of Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess of Sutherland in Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Highlands, Scotland
Birth
1615
Death of Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess of Sutherland in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Sutherland

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Highlands, Scotland (1574) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Sutherland (1574–1615) was born in Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Highlands, Scotland and died in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland. 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 Jane 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 16 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.

Jane Sutherland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jane Johanna Gordon Duchess of Sutherland PTP
1574–1615
Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Highlands, Scotland
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Jane Sutherland's Descendants