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Margaret Douglas 1582–1639

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 7 Oct 1582 · Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland
Died 11 Jun 1639 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Father Sir William Archibald De Douglas Ii 10Th Earl Of Angus
Mother Janet Tennard
Spouse Robert Allan
Children Bessie Allen, Isobell Allan, Robert Allan, Robert Ernest Douglas, William Allan
Siblings Archibald Douglas, Bessie Douglas, Janet Douglas, Margaret Douglas, William Douglas

Researchers connected through Margaret Douglas 1582–1639

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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

  1. 1
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Isle of Man, Select Births and Baptisms

  3. 3
    Record Fife, Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

Life Timeline

1582
Birth of Margaret Douglas in Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1582
Margaret Douglas was baptized in Dunfermline,Fife,Scotland
Baptism
1639
Death of Margaret Douglas in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Douglas

This ancestor line traces from Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1485) to Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland (1582) across 4 generations.

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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

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Margaret Douglas PTP
1582–1639
Dumfermline, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Douglas's Descendants

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Margaret Douglas PTP 1582–1639