Janet Rhynd 1496–1543
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Rhynd in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 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 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through Janet Rhynd 1496–1543
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Biography
Janet Rhynd was born in 1496 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Janet Rhynd married sir adam otterburn lord advocate to james v and provost of edinburgh 1st of redhall king s advocate provost of edinburgh, and had children including dame margaret otterburn, joneta ottirburn of reidhall, margaret otterburn, robert otterburn, thomas otterburn. Janet Rhynd passed away in 1543 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Rhynd
This ancestor line traces from Falaise, Calvados, Lower Normandy, France (1021) to Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland (1496) across 18 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Janet Rhynd (1496–1543) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Scotland. 9 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, 9 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 18 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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Janet Rhynd's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record