Margaret Douglas 1515–1578
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Douglas in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1515, Margaret Douglas entered the world in Harbottle Castle, Harbottle, Northumberland, England, born to archibald douglas earl of angus and margaret tudor. Margaret Douglas married thomas howard, and had children including robert howard. Margaret Douglas passed away in 1578 in Westminster, Greater London, England.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Record Peerage of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Volumes I-IV
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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5Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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6Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Douglas
This ancestor line traces from Lorraine, France (1022) to Harbottle Castle, Northumberland, England (1515) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Margaret Douglas (1515–1578) was born in Harbottle Castle, Harbottle, Northumberland, England and died in Westminster, Greater London, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 10 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.
Margaret Douglas's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record