Who was Sir Henderson?

Sir Henderson (1520–1547) was born in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir William, 2nd Lord of Fordell Henderson 1520–1547

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 3 May 1520 · Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Died 10 Sep 1547 · Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father George Henderson 2Nd Lord Of Fordell

Mother Katherine Adamson

Siblings Alexander Guthrie The 3Rd Of Guthrie, Deborah Henderson, George Henderson, George Henderson Ii, James Holland Henderson, James Sir Henderson, Janet Guthrie Henryson Henderson, Janet Henderson, Joan Janette Henderson, John Henderson 4Th Lord Of Fordell, Marion Henderson Hay, Sir William 3Rd Lord Fordell Henderson, William Henderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Henderson 2Nd Lord Of Fordell

Katherine Adamson

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sir William, 2nd Lord of Fordell Henderson was born in 1520 in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, the child of george henderson 2nd lord of fordell and katherine adamson. Sir William, 2nd Lord of Fordell Henderson passed away in 1547 in Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1520

Birth of Sir William, 2nd Lord of Fordell Henderson in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Birth

1547

Death of Sir William, 2nd Lord of Fordell Henderson in Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Henderson (1520–1547) was born in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 7 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, 7 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.
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