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Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll 1607–1661

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Argyll in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 8 independent trees

Born 3 Mar 1607 · Inveraray, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 27 May 1661 · Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Father Sir Archibald Gruamach Campbell 7Th Earl Of Argyll The Grim Grimm Knight Of The Golden Fleece
Mother Agnes Of Morton Douglas
Spouse Lady Campbell (1610–1678)
Children Archibald Vi Campbell Hertog Van Argyll Lord Lorne 9Th Earl Of Argyll, Mary Campbell
Siblings Anne Campbell, Henry Campbell, James Campbell

Researchers connected through Sir Argyll 1607–1661

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Biography

Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was born in 1607 in Inveraray, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of sir archibald gruamach campbell 7th earl of argyll the grim grimm knight of the golden fleece and agnes of morton douglas. Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll married lady margaret morton douglas campbell, and had children including archibald vi campbell hertog van argyll lord lorne 9th earl of argyll, mary campbell. Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll passed away in 1661 in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1480
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Auchinbreck,Argyllshire,Scotland
Marriage
1607
Birth of Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll in Inveraray, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth
1614
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in, Middlesex, England
Marriage
1614
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Middlesex, England
Marriage
1618
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1622
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in St. Quivox, Ayr, Scotland
Marriage
1626
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Auchinbreck, Argyllshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1626
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1632
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1647
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Canongate,Edinburgh,Midlothian,Scotland
Marriage
1650
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage
1650
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Canongate,Edinburgh,Midlothian,Scotland
Marriage
1660
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll was married in Inveraray and Glenaray,Argyll,Scotland
Marriage
1661
Death of Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Argyll

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1021) to Inveraray, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1607) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Argyll (1607–1661) was born in Inveraray, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. 8 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, 8 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 13 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 Argyll's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Archibald Duncan Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll PTP
1607–1661
Inveraray, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
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