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Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville** 1489–1536

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Somerville** 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: A — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Jul 1489 · Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 13 Aug 1536 · Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland
Father Sir John Somerville Lord Of Cambusnethan
Mother Elisabeth Sibella Maxwell Somerville Carmichael
Spouse Adam Boyd Lord Of Penkill
Children Sir Alexander Laird Of Penkill Boyd, Sir Robert Lord Boyd 5Th Lord Of Kilmarnock
Siblings Christian Lady Of Balcaskie Wood Somerville, Sir John Red Bag 2Nd Baron Cambusnethan Somerville Direct, William Somerville Founder Somervilles Of Tarbrax

Researchers connected through Lady Somerville** 1489–1536

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Biography

Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville was born in 1489 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of sir john somerville lord of cambusnethan and elisabeth sibella maxwell somerville carmichael. Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville married adam boyd lord of penkill, sir robert i boyd 4th lord of kilmarnock great chamberlin of scotland, and had children including sir alexander laird of penkill boyd, sir robert lord boyd 5th lord of kilmarnock. Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville passed away in 1536 in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

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    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

  7. 7
    Record History of the Boyd family and descendants with historical sketches of the ancient family of Boyd's in Scotland from the year

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    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1489
Birth of Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1535
Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville was married in Luss, Dunbartonshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1536
Death of Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville in Kilmarnock, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Somerville**

This ancestor line traces from Cambusnethan, North Lanarkshire, Scotland (1463) to Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1489) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Somerville** (1489–1536) was born in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 12 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 12 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 Somerville**'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville** PTP
1489–1536
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Lady Somerville**'s Descendants

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Lady Helen Kelly. Somerville** PTP 1489–1536