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Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF 1523–1583

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 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
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Lord GGF 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 15 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Jul 1523 · Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 11 Apr 1583 · Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Father Sir Colin Campbell 3Rd Lord Glenorchy
Mother Lady Marjory Stewart Baroness Of Campbell 28Th Ggm
Spouse Janet Stewart
Children Archibald Campbell, Archibald Campbell 6Th Laird Of Glenorchy, Archibald Campbell Of Monzie, Archibald Gillespic Dow Campbell, Beatrice Rose Campbell, Colin Campbell, Colin Campbell Sir Duncan Campbell, Elizabeth Campbell, Henry Alexander Campbell, James Campbell, John Campbell, Lady Mary Maria Campbell Baroness Of Duart, Margaret Marriot Campbell, Margaret Campbell, Mary Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Patrick Drummond, Robert Graham, Sheryl Campbell, Sir Duncan Black Duncan Campbell 1550, Sir Knight Duncan Black Knight 7Th Earl Of Argyll 1St Baronet Campbell Of Glenorchy
Siblings Archibald Campbell, David Campbell, Dotty White, Duncan Campbell, Helen Wilhelmina Campbell, Janet Campbell, John Campbell, Lady Margaret Campbell, Mary , Sir Colin Campbell, Sir Colin Grey Laird Campbell 6Th Laird Of Glenurchy, William Murray

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Biography

The story of Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF began in 1523 in Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom. Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF married janet stewart, lady anne agnes keith countess of moray, lady katherine kate ruthven dame of glenorchy baroness campbell countess of craufurd, lady katherine ruthven baroness of glenorchy 27th ggm, lady margaret stuart stewart plantagenet mctear princess of scotland 27th ggm, majorie stuart, and had children including archibald campbell, archibald campbell 6th laird of glenorchy, archibald campbell of monzie, archibald gillespic dow campbell, beatrice rose campbell, colin campbell, colin campbell sir duncan campbell, elizabeth campbell, henry alexander campbell, james campbell, john campbell, lady mary maria campbell baroness of duart, margaret marriot campbell, margaret campbell, mary campbell, patrick campbell, patrick drummond, robert graham, sheryl campbell, sir duncan black duncan campbell 1550, sir knight duncan black knight 7th earl of argyll 1st baronet campbell of glenorchy. Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF passed away in 1583 in Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1515
Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF was married in Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1520
Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF was married in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1523
Birth of Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF in Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1551
Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF was married in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1583
Death of Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF in Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord GGF

This ancestor line traces from Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1481) to Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom (1523) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord GGF (1523–1583) was born in Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. 15 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, 15 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Lord GGF's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF PTP
1523–1583
Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
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