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Lord James de Christie (Chrystie), 1st Baron of Balbeuchlie. 1554–1651

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lord Balbeuchlie. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1554 · Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 20 Dec 1651 · Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Father Christopher John S Christie John S Pope Armstrong Of Barngleish 13Th Ggrandf
Mother Lady Jean Armestronge Armstrong Nee Graham Of Gorthe
Siblings Andrew Christopher Christie Chrystie, Andrew Christy Christie Of Armestronge, Christopher The Younger Of Barngleshire Langholm Armestronge, David Armstrong, Graham Armstrong, Gregory Armstrong, John Christie Jr, Robert Armstrong

Researchers connected through Lord Balbeuchlie. 1554–1651

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Biography

The story of Lord James de Christie (Chrystie), 1st Baron of Balbeuchlie. began in 1554 in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Lord James de Christie (Chrystie), 1st Baron of Balbeuchlie. passed away in 1651 in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1554
Birth of Lord James de Christie (Chrystie), 1st Baron of Balbeuchlie. in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1651
Death of Lord James de Christie (Chrystie), 1st Baron of Balbeuchlie. in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord Balbeuchlie.

This ancestor line traces from House Gilnockie Hall, Scotland (1480) to Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1554) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord Balbeuchlie. (1554–1651) was born in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lord 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lord Balbeuchlie.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lord James de Christie (Chrystie), 1st Baron of Balbeuchlie. PTP
1554–1651
Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lord Balbeuchlie.'s Descendants