Who was Sir Buccleuch?

Sir Buccleuch (1522–1552) was born in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland and died in Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir William (Whitecloak of Satchells) Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch 1522–1552

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Jan 1522 · Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland

Died 19 May 1552 · Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, Scotland

Father Sir Scott (1495–1552)

Mother Lady Elizabeth Janet Bethune Of Ferniehirst Countess Cuccleuch

Siblings Baron Walter Scott, David Of Stobiescot Scott, David Scott, David Scott Of Stobiescot, Dorothy Scott, Elizabeth Craigmiller Scott, Grissel Scott, Grissel Scott Borthwick, Janet Scott Earl Van Buccleuch, Jean Scott, Lady Margaret Countess Of Angus Hamilton, Margaret Scott, Mary Scott, Walter Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Scott

1495–1552

Lady Elizabeth Janet Bethune Of Ferniehirst Countess Cuccleuch

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1522, Sir William (Whitecloak of Satchells) Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch entered the world in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland, born to sir walter wicked walt scott 1st of branxholme 3rd of buccleuch chief of clan scott and lady elizabeth janet bethune of ferniehirst countess cuccleuch. Sir William (Whitecloak of Satchells) Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch passed away in 1552 in Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1522

Birth of Sir William (Whitecloak of Satchells) Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland

Birth

1552

Death of Sir William (Whitecloak of Satchells) Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch in Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, Scotland

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Buccleuch (1522–1552) was born in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland and died in Kirkurd, Peeblesshire, 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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