Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson 1545–1611
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Henderson 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Henderson 1545–1611
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1545, Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson entered the world in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, born to sir william 2nd lord of fordell henderson and elizabeth scott. Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson married lady jonette jean murray henderson of tullibardine, and had children including sir john 4th baron of fordell henderson. Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson passed away in 1611 in Fordell, Fife, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Henderson
This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1400) to Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1545) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Henderson (1545–1611) was born in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Fordell, 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 6 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 Henderson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record