Lady Margaret Elizabeth Hay of Yester, Countess of Angus 1400–1484
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Angus 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
Researchers connected through Lady Angus 1400–1484
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Lady Margaret Elizabeth Hay of Yester, Countess of Angus began in 1400 in Yester Castle, Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. Lady Margaret Elizabeth Hay of Yester, Countess of Angus married sir knight william ii douglas earl of douglas lord of whittingham, and had children including lady eleanor hellen elene douglas graham countess of montrose. Lady Margaret Elizabeth Hay of Yester, Countess of Angus passed away in 1484 in Tantallon Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Angus
This ancestor line traces from Lochorwort Castle, Gorebridge, Midlothian, Scotland (1380) to Yester Castle, Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland (1400) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady Angus (1400–1484) was born in Yester Castle, Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Tantallon Castle, Aberdeenshire, 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 Lady 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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- 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.
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Lady Angus's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record