Sir Iv (1515–1575) was born in Firth Clyde, Bute, Scotland and died in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv 1515–1575

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1515 · Firth Clyde, Bute, Scotland

Died 22 Jan 1575 · Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Sir James Douglas 2Nd Earl Of Dalkeith

Mother Lady Margaret Of Creich Livingston

Spouse Lady Margaret Douglas

Children Barbara Hamilton, Charles Stuart Lennox, Christian Hamilton, Claude Hamilton Lord Van Paisley, Gavin Hamilton, Henry Stewart, Hon David Hamilton, Isobel Hamilton, James Stewart, Jane Jean Hamilton, Johanna Hamilton, John Markgraaf Hamilton, Lady Anne Hamilton Of Chatellerault Countess Of Huntly, Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, Lady Margaret Hamilton, Sandra

Siblings Agnes Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton, Anne Hamilton, Cuthbert Finnart Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, Grizel Hamilton, Helen Margaret Hamilton Skidmore Wallace Lady Roploche, Isobel Hamilton, James Hamilton, Janet Hamilton, John Hamilton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir James Douglas 2Nd Earl Of Dalkeith

Lady Margaret Of Creich Livingston

Spouse(s)

Lady Margaret Douglas

Children

Barbara Hamilton

Charles Stuart Lennox

Christian Hamilton

Claude Hamilton Lord Van Paisley

John Markgraaf Hamilton

Lady Anne Hamilton Of Chatellerault Countess Of Huntly

Lady Elizabeth Hamilton

Lady Margaret Hamilton

Sandra

Biography

Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv was born in 1515 in Firth Clyde, Bute, Scotland, the child of sir james douglas 2nd earl of dalkeith and lady margaret of creich livingston. Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv married lady margaret douglas, and had children including barbara hamilton, charles stuart lennox, christian hamilton, claude hamilton lord van paisley, gavin hamilton, henry lord darnley stewart, hon david hamilton, isobel hamilton, james stewart, jane jean hamilton, johanna hamilton, john markgraaf hamilton, lady anne hamilton of chatellerault countess of huntly, lady elizabeth hamilton, lady margaret hamilton, sandra. Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv passed away in 1575 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1515

Birth of Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv in Brodick Castle, Arran Island, Firth of Clyde, Bute, Scotland

Birth

1515

Birth of Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv in Firth Clyde, Bute, Scotland

Birth

1575

Death of Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Schotland

Death

1575

Death of Sir James IV, Duke Chatellerault,1st Earl Arron, Knight of Saint Michael Hamilton (twin) Iv in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Iv (1515–1575) was born in Firth Clyde, Bute, Scotland and died in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 4 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, 4 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.