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Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, Countess of Ethie 1638–1689

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Ethie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 1 Sep 1638 · Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Died 1 Jul 1689 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father Sir John Lindsay Lyndesay 17Th Earl Of Crawford 1St Earl Of Lindsay
Mother Lady Dame Margaret Hamilton Countess Of Crawford Countess Of Lindsay
Siblings Anna Lindsay, Anne Lindsay, Charles Lindsay, Christian Lindsay, Earl Of Crawford, Elizabeth Carnegie, Honorable Patrick Lindsay Crawford, James Lindsay, John Lindsay, Lady Anne Crawford Lindsay Duchess Rothes, Lady Christina Christian Lindsay, Lady Helen Lindsay, Margaret Hon Lindsay, William 2Nd Earl Of Lindsay

Researchers connected through Lady Ethie 1638–1689

and 2 more tree owners connected with Lady Ethie 1638–1689

Biography

The story of Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, Countess of Ethie began in 1638 in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, Countess of Ethie passed away in 1689 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, Countess of Ethie in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Birth
1689
Death of Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, Countess of Ethie in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Ethie

This ancestor line traces from Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (1475) to Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1638) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Ethie (1638–1689) was born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 3 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, 3 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 7 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.

Lady Ethie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, Countess of Ethie PTP
1638–1689
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Ethie's Descendants