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John Montgomery Master of Eglinton 1483–1520

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Eglinton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. 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 3 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1483 · Eglinton Castle Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland
Died 3 Sep 1520 · Cleanse Castle, Edinburgh
Spouse Elizabeth Edmonton
Children Christine Christian Montgomerie Aka Montgomery Van Drumlanig Lady Douglas Of Drumlangrig Norsct, Colin 6Th Earl Of Argyll Campbell, Jeanette Campbell

Researchers connected through John Eglinton 1483–1520

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Eglinton 1483–1520

Biography

In 1483, John Montgomery Master of Eglinton entered the world in Eglinton Castle Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland. John Montgomery Master of Eglinton married elizabeth edmonton, and had children including christine christian montgomerie aka montgomery van drumlanig lady douglas of drumlangrig norsct, colin 6th earl of argyll campbell, jeanette campbell. John Montgomery Master of Eglinton passed away in 1520 in Cleanse Castle, Edinburgh.

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Life Timeline

1483
Birth of John Montgomery Master of Eglinton in Eglinton Castle Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland
Birth
1520
Death of John Montgomery Master of Eglinton in Cleanse Castle, Edinburgh
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

John Eglinton (1483–1520) was born in Eglinton Castle Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland and died in Cleanse Castle, Edinburgh. 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.
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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Related Records

John Eglinton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Montgomery Master of Eglinton PTP
1483–1520
Eglinton Castle Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Eglinton's Descendants

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