Who was Janet Stewart?

Janet Stewart (1502–1562) was born in Edinburgh,Mid,Lothian,Scotland and died in Richmond, Surrey, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Janet in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Janet Stewart 1502–1562

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Jul 1502 · Edinburgh,Mid,Lothian,Scotland

Died 20 Feb 1562 · Richmond, Surrey, England

Father Isabel Stewart Countess Of Bothwell

Mother James Stewart Iv King Of Scotland

Spouse Malcolm Fleming

Children John Fleming

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isabel Stewart Countess Of Bothwell

James Stewart Iv King Of Scotland

Spouse(s)

Malcolm Fleming

Children

John Fleming

Biography

In 1502, Janet Stewart entered the world in Edinburgh,Mid,Lothian,Scotland, born to isabel stewart countess of bothwell and james stewart iv king of scotland. Janet Stewart married malcolm fleming, and had children including john fleming. Janet Stewart passed away in 1562 in Richmond, Surrey, England.

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Life Timeline

1502

Birth of Janet Stewart in Edinburgh,Mid,Lothian,Scotland

Birth

1562

Death of Janet Stewart in Richmond, Surrey, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Galicia, Iberia, Spain (1105) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Kingdom of Scotland (1502) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Janet Stewart (1502–1562) was born in Edinburgh,Mid,Lothian,Scotland and died in Richmond, Surrey, England. 7 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, 7 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 11 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.