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Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox 1492–1526

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Lord Lennox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Jan 1492 · Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 4 Sep 1526 · Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Father Matthew Stewart Earl Van Lennox
Mother Elisabeth Hamilton
Spouse Anne Stewart
Children John Iv Lord Stewart Van Aubigny, Matthew Stuart Of Darnley 4Th Earl Of Lennox
Siblings James Iv Stewart King Of Scotland

Researchers connected through Lord Lennox 1492–1526

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Biography

Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox was born in 1492 in Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of matthew stewart earl van lennox and elisabeth hamilton. Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox married anne stewart, lady agnes elizabeth mitchell stuart lady of balveny ann of atholl, lady anne elizabeth stewart countess of lennox 3rd countess of lennox, lady janet somerville of cambusnethan, lady margaret christian montgomery countess lennox, lennox, and had children including john iv lord stewart van aubigny, matthew stuart of darnley 4th earl of lennox. Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox passed away in 1526 in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1492
Birth of Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox in Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1526
Death of Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox in Manuel, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord Lennox

This ancestor line traces from Stirling, Scotland (1375) to Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1492) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord Lennox (1492–1526) was born in Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. 5 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, 5 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lord Lennox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lord Sir Knight John Stewart III, Earl of Lennox PTP
1492–1526
Lennox, East-Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lord Lennox's Descendants