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John Hunter 1591–1634

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Hunter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1591 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Died 17 May 1634 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Sir Nicolas Hunter Xviii Laird Of Hunterston
Mother Lady Marion Helen Huttoun
Siblings Catherine Hunter Infant 8 Ga Sct, Crysten Hunter, Isobel Hunter, Jhone Hunter, John Hunter, Lacharris Hunter, Marion Hunter, Patrick Hunter, Robert Hunter, William Hunter
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index UK and Ireland, Find a …
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Researchers connected through John Hunter 1591–1634

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Hunter began in 1591 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. John Hunter passed away in 1634 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1591
Birth of John Hunter in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1634
Death of John Hunter in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hunter

This ancestor line traces from Brodick Castle, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1476) to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1591) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hunter (1591–1634) was born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 5 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, 5 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 5 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

Sir Nicolas Hunter Xviii Laird Of Hunterston
Father
Lady Marion Helen Huttoun
Mother
Hunter US Census Records
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John Hunter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Hunter PTP
1591–1634
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Hunter's Descendants

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John Hunter PTP 1591–1634