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John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie 1483–1520

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John, Montgomerie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1483 · Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 2 May 1520 · Killed in the skirmish called the Cleaning of the Causeway, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Father Sir Lord Hugh I Knight Of Eglinton Castle Constable Of Rothesbury 2Nd Lord Baron Of Montgomery 1St Earl Of Eglinton Montgomerie
Mother Helen, Campbell (1460–1528)
Spouse Elisabeth Frances Edmonstone
Children Christian Montgomerie

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Biography

John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie was born in 1483 in Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, the child of sir lord hugh i knight of eglinton castle constable of rothesbury 2nd lord baron of montgomery 1st earl of eglinton montgomerie and helen lady of argyll countess of eglinton campbell. John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie married elisabeth frances edmonstone, and had children including christian montgomerie. John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie passed away in 1520 in Killed in the skirmish called the Cleaning of the Causeway, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1483
Birth of John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie in Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1520
Death of John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie in Killed in the skirmish called the Cleaning of the Causeway, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John, Montgomerie

This ancestor line traces from Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland (1460) to Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland (1483) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John, Montgomerie (1483–1520) was born in Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Killed in the skirmish called the Cleaning of the Causeway, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John, Montgomerie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John, 1st Earl, 3rd Lord Montgomerie PTP
1483–1520
Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Helen, Lady of Argyll, Countess of Eglinton, Campbell PTP
1460–1528
Eglinton Castle, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John, Montgomerie's Descendants

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