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Sir James John Henderson , 3rd Baron of Fordell 1545–1611

Public Tree Person

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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
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Fordell 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 9 Oct 1545 · Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland
Died 12 Dec 1611 · Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Father Sir Henry William Henderson 2Nd Baron Of Fordell
Mother Elisabeth Scott
Spouse Jonette Henderson
Children Sir John Henderson 4Th Baron Of Fordell

Researchers connected through Sir Fordell 1545–1611

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Biography

In 1545, Sir James John Henderson, 3rd Baron of Fordell entered the world in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland, born to sir henry william henderson 2nd baron of fordell and elisabeth scott. Sir James John Henderson, 3rd Baron of Fordell married jonette henderson, and had children including sir john henderson 4th baron of fordell. Sir James John Henderson, 3rd Baron of Fordell passed away in 1611 in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1545
Birth of Sir James John Henderson, 3rd Baron of Fordell in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland
Birth
1611
Death of Sir James John Henderson, 3rd Baron of Fordell in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Fordell

This ancestor line traces from Fordell Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1490) to Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland (1545) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Fordell (1545–1611) was born in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland and died in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, 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.

Sir Fordell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir James John Henderson , 3rd Baron of Fordell PTP
1545–1611
Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Fordell's Descendants