Who was John Campbell?

John Campbell (1550–1631) was born in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland and died in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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John Campbell 1550–1631

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 07 Aug 1550 · Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland

Died 23 Jun 1631 · Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland

Father Lord GGF (1523–1583)

Mother Lady Craufurd (1526–1584)

Siblings Archibald Campbell, Colin Campbell, John Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Sir Knight Duncan Black Knight 7Th Earl Of Argyll 1St Baronet Campbell Of Glenorchy

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Campbell began in 1550 in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland. John Campbell passed away in 1631 in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1550

Birth of John Campbell in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland

Birth

1631

Death of John Campbell in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Campbell

This ancestor line traces from Glen Orchy, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1460) to Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland (1550) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Campbell (1550–1631) was born in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland and died in Glenorchy, Lorn, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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.