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Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres 1587–1642

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Balcarres 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 6 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1587 · Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland
Died 31 Jan 1642 · Balcarres Chapel, Fife, , Scotland
Father John Lord Menmuir Lindsay Of Baalcarres
Mother Marion Guthrie
Spouse Sophia Seton Lindsay
Children Baron Alexander 1St Earl Of Balcarres Lindsay

Researchers connected through Sir Balcarres 1587–1642

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Biography

The story of Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres began in 1587 in Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland. Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres married sophia seton lindsay, and had children including baron alexander 1st earl of balcarres lindsay. Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres passed away in 1642 in Balcarres Chapel, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres in Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1642
Death of Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres in Balcarres Chapel, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Balcarres

This ancestor line traces from Balcarres, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland (1552) to Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland (1587) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Balcarres (1587–1642) was born in Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland and died in Balcarres Chapel, Fife, , Scotland. 6 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, 6 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 Balcarres's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Knight David, 1st Lord Lindsay, of Balcarres PTP
1587–1642
Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Balcarres's Descendants