Who was John Galloway?

John Galloway (1735–1806) was born in Galloway House, Wigtownshire, Scotland and died in Galloway House, Wigtonshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Stewart 7th Earl of Galloway 1735–1806

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 15 Mar 1735 · Galloway House, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Died 13 Nov 1806 · Galloway House, Wigtonshire, Scotland

Father Alexander Stewart 6Th Earl Of Galloway

Mother Catherine Dundonald Cochrane Lady

Spouse Anne Dashwood

Children Susan Stewart

Records

Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Stewart 6Th Earl Of Galloway

Catherine Dundonald Cochrane Lady

Spouse(s)

Anne Dashwood

Children

Susan Stewart

Biography

John Stewart 7th Earl of Galloway was born in 1735 in Galloway House, Wigtownshire, Scotland, the child of alexander stewart 6th earl of galloway and catherine dundonald cochrane lady. John Stewart 7th Earl of Galloway married anne dashwood, and had children including susan stewart. John Stewart 7th Earl of Galloway passed away in 1806 in Galloway House, Wigtonshire, Scotland.

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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1735

Birth of John Stewart 7th Earl of Galloway in Galloway House, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Birth

1806

Death of John Stewart 7th Earl of Galloway in Galloway House, Wigtonshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Galloway

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Galloway House, Wigtownshire, Scotland (1735) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Galloway (1735–1806) was born in Galloway House, Wigtownshire, Scotland and died in Galloway House, Wigtonshire, 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 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 18 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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