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PrincessJanet (The Beautiful Scotswoman) Stewart of Scotland- Fleming,"2nd Countess of Wigton, Lady of Edinburgh" (Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots) 1502–1562

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have PrincessJanet Scots) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1502 · Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 20 Feb 1562 · Richmond Palace, Surrey, England
Spouse Sir Malcolm Henry Fleming Kt 3Rd Lord Fleming Lord Chamberlain Of Scotland Iv

Researchers connected through PrincessJanet Scots) 1502–1562

and 3 more tree owners connected with PrincessJanet Scots) 1502–1562

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of PrincessJanet (The Beautiful Scotswoman) Stewart of Scotland- Fleming,"2nd Countess of Wigton, Lady of Edinburgh" (Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots) began in 1502 in Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland. PrincessJanet (The Beautiful Scotswoman) Stewart of Scotland- Fleming,"2nd Countess of Wigton, Lady of Edinburgh" (Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots) married sir malcolm henry fleming kt 3rd lord fleming lord chamberlain of scotland iv. PrincessJanet (The Beautiful Scotswoman) Stewart of Scotland- Fleming,"2nd Countess of Wigton, Lady of Edinburgh" (Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots) passed away in 1562 in Richmond Palace, Surrey, England.

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Life Timeline

1502
Birth of PrincessJanet (The Beautiful Scotswoman) Stewart of Scotland- Fleming,"2nd Countess of Wigton, Lady of Edinburgh" (Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots) in Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1562
Death of PrincessJanet (The Beautiful Scotswoman) Stewart of Scotland- Fleming,"2nd Countess of Wigton, Lady of Edinburgh" (Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots) in Richmond Palace, Surrey, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from PrincessJanet Scots)

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Frequently Asked Questions

PrincessJanet Scots) (1502–1562) was born in Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Richmond Palace, Surrey, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have PrincessJanet 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 1 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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PrincessJanet Scots)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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