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Sir Robert Boyd 1595–1678

Public Tree Person

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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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B Reliability
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Boyd 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 1 Nov 1595 · Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died 1 Aug 1678 · Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Spouse Lady Christian Hamilton
Children John Boyd, Mareone Mclair

Researchers connected through Sir Boyd 1595–1678

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Sir Robert Boyd began in 1595 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Sir Robert Boyd married lady christian hamilton, and had children including john boyd, mareone mclair. Sir Robert Boyd passed away in 1678 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1595
Birth of Sir Robert Boyd in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1595
Birth of Sir Robert Boyd in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Birth
1678
Death of Sir Robert Boyd in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death
1678
Death of Sir Robert Boyd in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Boyd

This ancestor line traces from Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1569) to Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland (1595) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Boyd (1595–1678) was born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, 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 Boyd's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Robert Boyd PTP
1595–1678
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Boyd's Descendants

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Sir Robert Boyd PTP 1595–1678