Who was Joan Beaufort?

Joan Beaufort (1402–1445) was born in London, England and died in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joan Beaufort 1402–1445

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

Born 27 Dec 1402 · London, England

Died 15 Jul 1445 · Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland

Father John Beaufort 1St Earl Of Somerset

Mother Margaret Holland Duchess Of Clarence

Spouse King James I Stewart

Children James Ii Stewart King Of Scotland, James Stewart, John Stewart 1St Earl Of Atholl

Siblings Edmund Beaufort 2Nd Earl Of Somerset

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Beaufort 1St Earl Of Somerset

Margaret Holland Duchess Of Clarence

Spouse(s)

King James I Stewart

Children

James Ii Stewart King Of Scotland

James Stewart

John Stewart 1St Earl Of Atholl

Biography

The story of Joan Beaufort began in 1402 in London, England. Joan Beaufort married king james i stewart, and had children including james ii stewart king of scotland, james stewart, john stewart 1st earl of atholl. Joan Beaufort passed away in 1445 in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland.

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1402

Birth of Joan Beaufort in London, England

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1445

Death of Joan Beaufort in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joan Beaufort

This ancestor line traces from Bourne, Lincolnshire, England (1004) to London, England (1402) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joan Beaufort (1402–1445) was born in London, England and died in Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joan 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 15 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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