Lord Seton (1510–1570) was born in Berwickshire, Scotland and died in Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton 1510–1570

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1510 · Berwickshire, Scotland

Died 25 Jul 1570 · Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Canada

Spouse Mary Ann Haughn Hahn

Children Elizabeth Ruth Haughn

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Mary Ann Haughn Hahn

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Elizabeth Ruth Haughn

Biography

In 1510, Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton entered the world in Berwickshire, Scotland. Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton married mary ann haughn hahn, and had children including elizabeth ruth haughn. Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton passed away in 1570 in Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Birth of Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton in Berwickshire, Scotland

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Death of Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton in Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Canada

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: Lord Seton (1510–1570) was born in Berwickshire, Scotland and died in Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lord William Haughn Earl of Alex Seton PTP

1510–1570

Berwickshire, Scotland