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Lady Elizabeth of Huntly Countess Atholl Gordon 1532–1557

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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 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 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

14 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Gordon 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 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Feb 1532 · Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 3 May 1557 · Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Banff, Scotland
Father Lord Gordon (1513–1562)
Mother Lady Elizabeth Keith Countess Huntly Moray
Siblings Adam Gordon Of Huntly, Alexander Gordon 4Th Eatl Of Huntly, James Jesuit Priest Gordon, Jane Gordon, Jean Gordon, Jean Keith, John Gordon 4Th Eatl Of Huntly, Lord George 5Th Earl Of Huntly Gordon, Mary Dorothea Gordon, Patrick Gordon Of Huntly, Robert Gordon Of Huntly, Thomas Gordon Of Huntly, William Gordon

Researchers connected through Lady Gordon 1532–1557

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lady Elizabeth of Huntly Countess Atholl Gordon was born in 1532 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of lord george 4th earl of huntly high chancellor and regent of scotland gordon and lady elizabeth keith countess huntly moray. Lady Elizabeth of Huntly Countess Atholl Gordon passed away in 1557 in Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Banff, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920

Life Timeline

1532
Birth of Lady Elizabeth of Huntly Countess Atholl Gordon in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1557
Death of Lady Elizabeth of Huntly Countess Atholl Gordon in Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Banff, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Gordon

This ancestor line traces from Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1483) to Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1532) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Gordon (1532–1557) was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Banff, Scotland. 14 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, 14 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.
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 Gordon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Elizabeth of Huntly Countess Atholl Gordon PTP
1532–1557
Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Lord George 4th Earl of Huntly, High Chancellor and Regent of Scotland Gordon PTP
1513–1562
Castle Huntly, Strathbogie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Lady Gordon's Descendants