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Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair 1430–1474

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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
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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 Sinclair 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Oct 1430 · Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland
Died 20 Sep 1474 · Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland
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Researchers connected through Lady Sinclair 1430–1474

and 2 more tree owners connected with Lady Sinclair 1430–1474

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Biography

In 1430, Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair entered the world in Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland, born to william sinclair and elizabeth douglas. Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair married george hume, george ker, george lord kerr van samuelston, james cragy craig, william sir of craigfintry craig. Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair passed away in 1474 in Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair in Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland
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1474
Death of Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair in Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Sinclair

This ancestor line traces from Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1394) to Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland (1430) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Sinclair (1430–1474) was born in Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland and died in Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, 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 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.

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Lady Sinclair's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Margaret Heiress of Polwarth Sinclair PTP
1430–1474
Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland
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Lady Sinclair's Descendants