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Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian 1558–1594

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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 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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Mark Lothian in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1558 · Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
Died 18 Mar 1594 · Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Spouse Walter Scott Lord Of Buccleuch
Children Katherine Culhane, Margaret Scott
Records
Scotland, Select Marriages
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Biography

In 1558, Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian entered the world in Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland. Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian married walter scott lord of buccleuch, and had children including katherine culhane, margaret scott. Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian passed away in 1594 in Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland.

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    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1558
Birth of Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian in Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
Birth
1594
Death of Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian in Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mark Lothian

This ancestor line traces from Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1516) to Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland (1558) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mark Lothian (1558–1594) was born in Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland and died in Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Mark 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 2 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.

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Mark Lothian's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian PTP
1558–1594
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, Scotland
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Mark Lothian's Descendants

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Mark Kerr ✅1st Earl of Lothian PTP 1558–1594