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Sir Colin "The Grey Laird" Campbell, 6th Lord of Glenorchy, 1512–1583

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 Glenorchy, in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 7 Jul 1512 · Castle Glenurchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
Died 11 Apr 1583 · Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, Scotlandł

Researchers connected through Sir Glenorchy, 1512–1583

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Biography

Sir Colin "The Grey Laird" Campbell, 6th Lord of Glenorchy, was born in 1512 in Castle Glenurchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland. Sir Colin "The Grey Laird" Campbell, 6th Lord of Glenorchy, passed away in 1583 in Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, Scotlandł.

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Life Timeline

1512
Birth of Sir Colin "The Grey Laird" Campbell, 6th Lord of Glenorchy, in Castle Glenurchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
Birth
1583
Death of Sir Colin "The Grey Laird" Campbell, 6th Lord of Glenorchy, in Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, Scotlandł
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Glenorchy,

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Glenorchy, (1512–1583) was born in Castle Glenurchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland and died in Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, Scotlandł. 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 1 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.

Related Records

Sir Glenorchy,'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Colin "The Grey Laird" Campbell, 6th Lord of Glenorchy, PTP
1512–1583
Castle Glenurchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
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Sir Glenorchy,'s Descendants