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Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, 1508–1578

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Altcash, 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 2 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1508 · Kilboyack, Moray, Grampian, Scotland
Died 01 Jan 1578 · Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
Father James Canmere Dunbar
Mother Joanna Stewart
Spouse Ellen Innes Dunbar
Children Margaret Dunbar, *Margaret Dunbar

Researchers connected through Sir Altcash, 1508–1578

Biography

Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, was born in 1508 in Kilboyack, Moray, Grampian, Scotland, the child of james canmere dunbar and joanna stewart. Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, married ellen innes dunbar, and had children including margaret dunbar. Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, passed away in 1578 in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1508
Birth of Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, in Kilboyack, Moray, Grampian, Scotland
Birth
1578
Death of Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Altcash,

This ancestor line traces from Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom (1480) to Kilboyack, Moray, Grampian, Scotland (1508) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Altcash, (1508–1578) was born in Kilboyack, Moray, Grampian, Scotland and died in Dunbar, East Lothian, 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 Sir 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.

Sir Altcash,'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir James Dunbar, Laird of Conzie and Altcash, PTP
1508–1578
Kilboyack, Moray, Grampian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Unknown

Sir Altcash,'s Descendants

  1. 1. *Margaret Dunbar PTP 1565–1604