Sir Robert "Cuthbert", 3rd Earl of Glencairn and 3rd Lord Kilmaurs Cunningham 1476–1541
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Cunningham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Cunningham 1476–1541
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Biography
In 1476, Sir Robert "Cuthbert", 3rd Earl of Glencairn and 3rd Lord Kilmaurs Cunningham entered the world in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to sir robert cunningham 2nd lord kilmaurs 2nd earl of glencairn and lady christian elizabeth countess of haddington 2nd baroness cunningham of kilmaurs 2nd countess of glencairn lindsay. Sir Robert "Cuthbert", 3rd Earl of Glencairn and 3rd Lord Kilmaurs Cunningham married lady marjory marion mariota countess of glencairn douglas, and had children including lord william the nortorious intriguer cunningham 4th earl of glencairn 4th lord of kilmaurs. Sir Robert "Cuthbert", 3rd Earl of Glencairn and 3rd Lord Kilmaurs Cunningham passed away in 1541 in Finlaystone Castle - Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Cunningham
This ancestor line traces from Finlaggan Castle, Island of Islay, Scotland (1326) to Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1476) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Cunningham (1476–1541) was born in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Finlaystone Castle - Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. 3 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.
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Sir Cunningham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record