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John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III 1589–1650

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John III 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Dec 1589 · Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 7 May 1650 · Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Lord John Fleming 1St Earl Wigton
Mother Lady Lillias Katherine Countess Of Wigtown Graham
Spouse Lady Margaret Livingston Countess Fleming
Children Captain Alexander Thomas Fleming, Eleanor Fleming, Helen Fleming, James Fleming, Jean Fleming, John Fleming, Lady Eleanor Fleming, Lilias Fleming, Lord John 3Rd Earl Of Wigtwn Fleming, Margaret Fleming, Thomas Fleming, Ursula Fleming, William Fleming
Siblings Lady Phyllis Fleming

Researchers connected through John III 1589–1650

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Biography

In 1589, John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III entered the world in Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland, born to lord john fleming 1st earl wigton and lady lillias katherine countess of wigtown graham. John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III married lady margaret livingston countess fleming, and had children including captain alexander thomas fleming, eleanor fleming, helen fleming, james fleming, jean fleming, john fleming, lady eleanor fleming, lilias fleming, lord john 3rd earl of wigtwn fleming, margaret fleming, thomas fleming, ursula fleming, william fleming. John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III passed away in 1650 in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1589
Birth of John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III in Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland
Birth
1650
Death of John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John III

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh (1502) to Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland (1589) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John III (1589–1650) was born in Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, 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 (C) 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.

John III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III PTP
1589–1650
Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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John III's Descendants

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John Fleming Earl of Wigdon III PTP 1589–1650
  1. 1. Margaret Fleming PTP 1347–1387