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Lady Helen Stewart, Countess of Erroll, Princess of Scotland 1520–1565

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 Scotland 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 3 independent trees

Born 25 Nov 1520 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 5 Apr 1565 · Flanders, Normandy, France (Poisoned)
Father Earl John Stewart Of Lennox
Mother Elspeth Elizabeth Stewart Innes
Siblings John Barclye Stuart 5Th Lord Of Aubigny, John Stuart, Lady Elspeth Stewart Of Atholl, Lady Janet Stewart Dowager Countess, Maria Eliza Stewart

Researchers connected through Lady Scotland 1520–1565

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lady Helen Stewart, Countess of Erroll, Princess of Scotland was born in 1520 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of earl john stewart of lennox and elspeth elizabeth stewart innes. Lady Helen Stewart, Countess of Erroll, Princess of Scotland passed away in 1565 in Flanders, Normandy, France (Poisoned).

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Life Timeline

1520
Birth of Lady Helen Stewart, Countess of Erroll, Princess of Scotland in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1565
Death of Lady Helen Stewart, Countess of Erroll, Princess of Scotland in Flanders, Normandy, France (Poisoned)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Scotland

This ancestor line traces from Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1492) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1520) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Scotland (1520–1565) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Flanders, Normandy, France (Poisoned). 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 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 Scotland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Helen Stewart, Countess of Erroll, Princess of Scotland PTP
1520–1565
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Scotland's Descendants