Sir Colin Campbell 1512–1584
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Campbell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
Sir Colin Campbell was born in 1512 in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of lord colin campbell 3rd lord of glenorchy and princess marjory baroness campbell stewart campbell. Sir Colin Campbell passed away in 1584 in Glenurquhay Argyle, West Lothian, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Campbell
This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Département de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1512) across 16 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Campbell (1512–1584) was born in Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Glenurquhay Argyle, West Lothian, 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 16 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 Campbell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record