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Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson 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
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 9 Oct 1545 · Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Died 12 Dec 1611 · Fordell, Fife, Scotland
Father Sir Henderson (1520–1547)
Mother Elizabeth Scott
Spouse Lady Jonette Jean Murray Henderson Of Tullibardine
Children Sir John 4Th Baron Of Fordell Henderson

Researchers connected through Sir Henderson 1545–1611

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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

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1544
Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson was married
Marriage
1545
Birth of Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1564
Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson was married in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Marriage
1568
Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson was married in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Marriage
1583
Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson was married
Marriage
1611
Death of Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson in Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Death
1633
Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1400) to Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1545) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
Sir (William) James 3rd Baron of Fordell Henderson PTP
1545–1611
Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Sir William, 2nd Lord of Fordell Henderson PTP
1520–1547
Fordell Castle, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sir Henderson's Descendants