Margaret Douglas 1582–1639
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Douglas in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Margaret Douglas 1582–1639
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Margaret Douglas began in 1582 in Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland. Margaret Douglas married robert allan, and had children including bessie allen, isobell allan, robert allan, robert ernest douglas, william allan. Margaret Douglas passed away in 1639 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
Sources
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1Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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2Baptism Records Isle of Man, Select Births and Baptisms
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3Record Fife, Scotland, Extracted Parish Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Douglas
This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland (1582) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Margaret Douglas (1582–1639) was born in Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 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 4 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