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John Graham 1st Viscount of Dundee; Lord Graham of Claverhouse; burgess of Dundee; Major General in Scotland 1648–1689

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Scotland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 21 Jul 1648 · Mains, Angus, Scotland
Died 27 Jul 1689 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland Killed in the battle of Killecrankie
Father James I Graham Markgraaf Van Montrose Chief Of Clan Graham 5Th Earl Of Montrose Lord Lieutenant Of Scotland 1St Marquess Of Montrose
Mother Lady Magdalene Carnegie David And Margaret Lindsay
Siblings David Graham, George Graham 2Nd Baronet Of Esk, James Graham Marquis Of Montrose, Jean Graham, Lady Lilias Graham, Lady Catherine Kate Graham Lady Of Kinnaird, Lord Robert Graham, Sir William Graham 6Th Laird Of Claverhouse

Researchers connected through John Scotland 1648–1689

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Biography

In 1648, John Graham 1st Viscount of Dundee; Lord Graham of Claverhouse; burgess of Dundee; Major General in Scotland entered the world in Mains, Angus, Scotland, born to james i graham markgraaf van montrose chief of clan graham 5th earl of montrose lord lieutenant of scotland 1st marquess of montrose and lady magdalene carnegie david and margaret lindsay. John Graham 1st Viscount of Dundee; Lord Graham of Claverhouse; burgess of Dundee; Major General in Scotland passed away in 1689 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland Killed in the battle of Killecrankie.

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Life Timeline

1648
Birth of John Graham 1st Viscount of Dundee; Lord Graham of Claverhouse; burgess of Dundee; Major General in Scotland in Mains, Angus, Scotland
Birth
1689
Death of John Graham 1st Viscount of Dundee; Lord Graham of Claverhouse; burgess of Dundee; Major General in Scotland in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland Killed in the battle of Killecrankie
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Scotland

This ancestor line traces from Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland, (1500) to Mains, Angus, Scotland (1648) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Scotland (1648–1689) was born in Mains, Angus, Scotland and died in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland Killed in the battle of Killecrankie. 4 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, 4 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 6 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 Scotland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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