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Mary Stuart 1542–1587

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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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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Stuart 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1542 · Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Died 8 Feb 1587 · Fotheringhay, East Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England

Father King James Stewart

Mother Princess Margaret Douglas Stewart

Siblings James Kelso Melrose Stewart, John Stuart Natural Son Of James V Prior Coldinghame 1St Lord Darnley, Lady Jean Stewart, Lord Arthur Robert Stuart, Margaret Stewart, Willem Douglas Earl Of Morton

Records

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Researchers connected through Mary Stuart 1542–1587

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Immediate Family

Parents

King James Stewart

Princess Margaret Douglas Stewart

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Stuart began in 1542 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Mary Stuart passed away in 1587 in Fotheringhay, East Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1542

Birth of Mary Stuart in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Birth

1587

Death of Mary Stuart in Fotheringhay, East Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Stuart

This ancestor line traces from Linlithgow Palace, West-Lothian, Scotland (1512) to Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (1542) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Stuart (1542–1587) was born in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland and died in Fotheringhay, East Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 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.