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Robert Maxwell 1620–1667

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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: 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Maxwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Sep 1620 · Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Died 5 Oct 1667 · Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Father Sir John 7Th Lord Herries Of Terregles 3Rd Earl Of Nithsdale 12Th Lord Maxwell Maxwell
Mother Lucy Emily Irvine
Siblings Mary Ellen Maxwell Alexander

Researchers connected through Robert Maxwell 1620–1667

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1620, Robert Maxwell entered the world in Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to sir john 7th lord herries of terregles 3rd earl of nithsdale 12th lord maxwell maxwell and lucy emily irvine. Robert Maxwell passed away in 1667 in Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of Robert Maxwell in Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Birth
1667
Death of Robert Maxwell in Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1090) to Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1620) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Maxwell (1620–1667) was born in Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries-shire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 10 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.

Robert Maxwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Maxwell PTP
1620–1667
Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Robert Maxwell's Descendants

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Robert Maxwell PTP 1620–1667