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Janet Douglas 1415–1490

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 07 Mar 1415 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Died 21 Feb 1490 · Bothwell Castle, South Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father James Douglas 2Nd Lord Of Dalkeith

Mother Elizabeth Gifford

Spouse Thomas Erskine 2Nd Lord Erskine 13Th Earl Of Mar Erskine

Children Alexander Erskine 3Rd Lord Erskine, Elizabeth Erskine, Helen Erskine, Isabel Erskine, Margaret Erskine

Siblings James Douglas 1St Earl Of Morton

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Douglas 2Nd Lord Of Dalkeith

Elizabeth Gifford

Spouse(s)

Thomas Erskine 2Nd Lord Erskine 13Th Earl Of Mar Erskine

Children

Alexander Erskine 3Rd Lord Erskine

Biography

The story of Janet Douglas began in 1415 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Janet Douglas married thomas erskine 2nd lord erskine 13th earl of mar erskine, and had children including alexander erskine 3rd lord erskine, elizabeth erskine, helen erskine, isabel erskine, margaret erskine. Janet Douglas passed away in 1490 in Bothwell Castle, South Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1415

Birth of Janet Douglas in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Birth

1490

Death of Janet Douglas in Bothwell Castle, South Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Douglas

This ancestor line traces from Crawford, Ayrshire, Scotland (n/a) to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1415) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Janet Douglas (1415–1490) was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Bothwell Castle, South Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 4 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Janet 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 10 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.
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