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Sir Knight Duncan "Black Duncan" Campbell, Baron Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Baronet Cambell of Glenorchy, Sheriff of Perthshire, MP 12th GGF 1550–1631

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir GGF in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Aug 1550 · Taymouth Castle, Kenmore, Perthshire/Glenorchy, Argyll, Scotland
Died 23 Jun 1631 · Balloch By Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland or Finlarig Castle, Scotland
Father Lord GGF (1523–1583)
Mother Lady Craufurd (1526–1584)
Spouse Lady Janet Stewart Baroness Campbell Lady Of Lavat
Children Scot Lady Jean Ann Stewart Campbell Of Glenurchy Daughter Of Sir Duncan Campbell 7Th Earl Of Glenorchy And Lady Janet Jean Campbell

Researchers connected through Sir GGF 1550–1631

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Biography

The story of Sir Knight Duncan "Black Duncan" Campbell, Baron Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Baronet Cambell of Glenorchy, Sheriff of Perthshire, MP 12th GGF began in 1550 in Taymouth Castle, Kenmore, Perthshire/Glenorchy, Argyll, Scotland. Sir Knight Duncan "Black Duncan" Campbell, Baron Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Baronet Cambell of Glenorchy, Sheriff of Perthshire, MP 12th GGF married lady janet stewart baroness campbell lady of lavat, and had children including scot lady jean ann stewart campbell of glenurchy daughter of sir duncan campbell 7th earl of glenorchy and lady janet jean campbell. Sir Knight Duncan "Black Duncan" Campbell, Baron Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Baronet Cambell of Glenorchy, Sheriff of Perthshire, MP 12th GGF passed away in 1631 in Balloch By Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland or Finlarig Castle, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1550
Birth of Sir Knight Duncan "Black Duncan" Campbell, Baron Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Baronet Cambell of Glenorchy, Sheriff of Perthshire, MP 12th GGF in Taymouth Castle, Kenmore, Perthshire/Glenorchy, Argyll, Scotland
Birth
1631
Death of Sir Knight Duncan "Black Duncan" Campbell, Baron Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Baronet Cambell of Glenorchy, Sheriff of Perthshire, MP 12th GGF in Balloch By Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland or Finlarig Castle, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir GGF

This ancestor line traces from Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom (1460) to Taymouth Castle, Kenmore, Perthshire/Glenorchy, Argyll, Scotland (1550) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir GGF (1550–1631) was born in Taymouth Castle, Kenmore, Perthshire/Glenorchy, Argyll, Scotland and died in Balloch By Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland or Finlarig Castle, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir GGF's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Parents
Lord Colin "The Grey" Campbell, Earl of Argyle, 6th Laird of Glenorchy 27th GGF PTP
1523–1583
Glenorchy and Inishall, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lady Margaret Catherine House of Stewart \ Stuart, Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness of Glenorchy, Countess of Craufurd PTP
1526–1584
Perth Castle, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
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