Lady Margaretha Elizabeth of Angus DOUGLAS Baroness of Carlaverock\Countess of Morton 1555–1640
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Morton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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
Researchers connected through Lady Morton 1555–1640
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Biography
The story of Lady Margaretha Elizabeth of Angus DOUGLAS Baroness of Carlaverock, Countess of Morton began in 1555 in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland Cockburnspath, Berwickshire, Scotland. Lady Margaretha Elizabeth of Angus DOUGLAS Baroness of Carlaverock, Countess of Morton married lord john maxwell 7th lord maxwell 8th earl of morton, and had children including james patrick maxwell deacon of conveener. Lady Margaretha Elizabeth of Angus DOUGLAS Baroness of Carlaverock, Countess of Morton passed away in 1640 in Buccleuch, Selkirkshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Morton
This ancestor line traces from Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1487) to Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland Cockburnspath, Berwickshire, Scotland (1555) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady Morton (1555–1640) was born in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland Cockburnspath, Berwickshire, Scotland and died in Buccleuch, Selkirkshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom. 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 4 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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Lady Morton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record