Jean Wemyss (1629–1715) was born in Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland and died in Rosebank, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jean Wemyss 1629–1715

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jun 1629 · Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

Died 05 Jan 1715 · Rosebank, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland

Father David Wemyss 2Nd Earl Of Wemyss

Mother Anna Balfour

Spouse Archibald Douglas Earl Of Angus

Children Anne Gordon, Archibald Douglas 1St Earl Of Forfar, John Sutherland 16Th Earl Of Sutherland, Margaret Douglas Lady

Siblings Alexander Wemyss Hon, Anne Wemyss Hon, David Wemyss Hon, Isabella Wemyss Hon, John Wemyss, John Wemyss Hon, John Wemyss Lord Elcho, Margaret Wemyss Hon, Mary Wemyss Lady, Robert Wemyss Hon

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Wemyss 2Nd Earl Of Wemyss

Anna Balfour

Spouse(s)

Archibald Douglas Earl Of Angus

George Gordon 15Th Earl Of Sutherland

Children

Anne Gordon

Archibald Douglas 1St Earl Of Forfar

John Sutherland 16Th Earl Of Sutherland

Margaret Douglas Lady

Biography

In 1629, Jean Wemyss entered the world in Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland, born to david wemyss 2nd earl of wemyss and anna balfour. Jean Wemyss married archibald douglas earl of angus, george gordon 15th earl of sutherland, and had children including anne gordon, archibald douglas 1st earl of forfar, john sutherland 16th earl of sutherland, margaret douglas lady. Jean Wemyss passed away in 1715 in Rosebank, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1629

Birth of Jean Wemyss in Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

Birth

1715

Death of Jean Wemyss in Rosebank, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jean Wemyss

This ancestor line traces from France (1160) to Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland (1629) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jean Wemyss (1629–1715) was born in Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland and died in Rosebank, Inveresk, Midlothian, 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 Jean 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.
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