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Janet 'Lady of Dawyk'' Kerr Stewart Royal House of Stewart 1555–1606

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
B
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 Janet 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 1 Nov 1555 · Traquair Castle, Traquair, Peebleshire, Scotland
Died 28 Feb 1606 · Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Father Lord James Stuart Vi Laird Van Traquair Stewart
Mother Katherine Rutherford
Siblings John Francis Stewart 5Th Earl Of Bothwell, Marion Stewart, Sir John 4Th Earl Of Atholl Stewart Lord Van Traiquar, Sir Robert Stewart Of Schillinglaw

Researchers connected through Janet Stewart 1555–1606

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Janet 'Lady of Dawyk'' Kerr Stewart Royal House of Stewart was born in 1555 in Traquair Castle, Traquair, Peebleshire, Scotland, the child of lord james stuart vi laird van traquair stewart and katherine rutherford. Janet 'Lady of Dawyk'' Kerr Stewart Royal House of Stewart passed away in 1606 in Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1555
Birth of Janet 'Lady of Dawyk'' Kerr Stewart Royal House of Stewart in Traquair Castle, Traquair, Peebleshire, Scotland
Birth
1606
Death of Janet 'Lady of Dawyk'' Kerr Stewart Royal House of Stewart in Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Culross Castle, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1510) to Traquair Castle, Traquair, Peebleshire, Scotland (1555) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet Stewart (1555–1606) was born in Traquair Castle, Traquair, Peebleshire, Scotland and died in Traquhair, Peeblesshire, 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 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 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.

Janet Stewart's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janet 'Lady of Dawyk'' Kerr Stewart Royal House of Stewart PTP
1555–1606
Traquair Castle, Traquair, Peebleshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Janet Stewart's Descendants