Mary Ann Stewart Queen of Scotland 1542–1587
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Scotland 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records
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Biography
In 1542, Mary Ann Stewart Queen of Scotland entered the world in Linlithgow, Linlithgow West Lothian Scotland, born to king james v sewart 1st earl of moray the bonny earl and mary lorraine of guise. Mary Ann Stewart Queen of Scotland married henry stewart lord darnley, henry stuart, james hepburn, king francois ii of france scots valois d angouleme, and had children including charles stuart 1st earl of lennox 1555 1576 stewart, henry stuart scotland, jacobus i van engeland, james vi king of scot amp england king of great britian james i of england and vi of scotland james vi king of scotland james i charl, mary elizabeth stuart. Mary Ann Stewart Queen of Scotland passed away in 1587 in Executed by order of Elizabeth I at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England.
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Scotland
This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh (1473) to Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow, Scotland (1512) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Scotland (1542–1587) was born in Linlithgow, Linlithgow West Lothian Scotland and died in Executed by order of Elizabeth I at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.
Mary Scotland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record