John Wemyss (1627–1636) was born in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland and died in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wemyss 1627–1636

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1627 · Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

Died 10 Feb 1636 · Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

Father David Wemyss 2Nd Earl Of Wemyss

Mother Anne Balfour

Siblings Alexander Wemyss, Isobel Wyness, Jean Wemyss, John Wemyss, Margaret Wemyss, Mary Wemyss, Robert Wemyss

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Immediate Family

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David Wemyss 2Nd Earl Of Wemyss

Anne Balfour

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Biography

John Wemyss was born in 1627 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland, the child of david wemyss 2nd earl of wemyss and anne balfour. John Wemyss passed away in 1636 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.

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Birth of John Wemyss in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

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1636

Death of John Wemyss in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wemyss

This ancestor line traces from France (1160) to Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, Wemyss, Fife, Scotland (1627) across 16 generations.

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: John Wemyss (1627–1636) was born in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland and died in Wemyss, Fife, 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 16 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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