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John Hamilton of Buchen 1500–1578

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 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
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13 researchers on YourRoots have John Buchen 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 13 independent trees

Born 1 Jun 1500 · Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died 2 Sep 1578 · Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Father John Hamilton Of Orbiston
Mother Lady Janet Beaton Countess Of Arran
Siblings Andrew Hamilton, Crawford , Gavin Hamilton Of Orbiston, Hugh Hamilton Baron Hamilton, James Hamilton 2Nd Earl Of Arran, Janet Jonet Hamilton Of Buchen, Janet Jane Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton
Records
Burke’s Family Records (Indexed) Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 London, England, Church of England … North America, Family Histories Scotland, Select Marriages Surrey, England, Church of England … Italy, Select Births and Baptisms Liverpool, England, Church of England …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Hamilton of Buchen began in 1500 in Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. John Hamilton of Buchen passed away in 1578 in Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

  2. 2
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

  4. 4
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

  8. 8
    Baptism Records Italy, Select Births and Baptisms

  9. 9
    Record Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932

Life Timeline

1500
Birth of John Hamilton of Buchen in Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Birth
1578
Death of John Hamilton of Buchen in Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Buchen

This ancestor line traces from Woodhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1420) to Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1500) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Buchen (1500–1578) was born in Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and died in Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

Related Records

John Hamilton Of Orbiston
Father
Lady Janet Beaton Countess Of Arran
Mother

John Buchen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Hamilton of Buchen PTP
1500–1578
Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Buchen's Descendants

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JB
John Hamilton of Buchen PTP 1500–1578