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Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch 1522–1593

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Buccleuch 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 7 Jan 1522 · Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland
Died 21 Nov 1593 · Kirkurd, Peebleshire, Borders, Scotland
Spouse Lady Gisela Grissel Murray Scott Beaton Bethune
Children Ellen Daingzell, Janet Kirkcaldy Baroness Of Grange Banffshire

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Biography

In 1522, Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch entered the world in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland. Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch married lady gisela grissel murray scott beaton bethune, and had children including ellen daingzell, janet kirkcaldy baroness of grange banffshire. Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch passed away in 1593 in Kirkurd, Peebleshire, Borders, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1522
Birth of Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland
Birth
1548
Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch was married in Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1593
Death of Sir William "Whitecloak" Scott of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch of Kirkurd, 4th Lord of Buccleuch in Kirkurd, Peebleshire, Borders, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Buccleuch

This ancestor line traces from Buccleuch, Selkirkshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1495) to Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland (1522) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Buccleuch (1522–1593) was born in Buccleuch, Teviotdale, Scotland and died in Kirkurd, Peebleshire, Borders, 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.

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Sir Buccleuch's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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