Sir Knight James Keir, Stirling 1st Lord of Cawder 1515–1588
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Cawder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Cawder 1515–1588
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1515, Sir Knight James Keir, Stirling 1st Lord of Cawder entered the world in Keir, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, born to john 3rd lord of keir stirling and margaret crichton lady forester forrester stirling. Sir Knight James Keir, Stirling 1st Lord of Cawder passed away in 1588 in Cawder, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Cawder
This ancestor line traces from Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1443) to Keir, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (1515) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Cawder (1515–1588) was born in Keir, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland and died in Cawder, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. 4 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, 4 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 3 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 Cawder's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record