Who was John Montgomery?

John Montgomery (1483–1520) was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Montgomery 1483–1520

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1483 · Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland

Died 28 Apr 1520 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father Hugh 1St Earl Of Eglinton Montgomerie

Mother Helen Lady Of Argyll Campbell

Siblings Alexander Montgomery, Elizabeth Lady Of Eglinton Montgomerie Montgomery, Isabel Montgomery, Lady Agnes Montgomerie, Lord William Of Auchinhood Montgomery, Robert Of Edinburgh Montgomerie, Sir Neil Lainshaw 2Nd Earl Of Edlington Montgomerie

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Immediate Family

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Hugh 1St Earl Of Eglinton Montgomerie

Helen Lady Of Argyll Campbell

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Biography

John Montgomery was born in 1483 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, the child of hugh 1st earl of eglinton montgomerie and helen lady of argyll campbell. John Montgomery passed away in 1520 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Birth of John Montgomery in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland

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Death of John Montgomery in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Montgomery

This ancestor line traces from Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1250) to Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland (1483) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Montgomery (1483–1520) was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 9 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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