Sir Knight William Cunningham, 4th Lord of Glencairn, 5th Earl of Kilmaurs 1480–1548
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Kilmaurs 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Kilmaurs 1480–1548
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1480, Sir Knight William Cunningham, 4th Lord of Glencairn, 5th Earl of Kilmaurs entered the world in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Sir Knight William Cunningham, 4th Lord of Glencairn, 5th Earl of Kilmaurs married lady catherine borthwick countess of glencairn, and had children including sir alexander cunningham 5th earl glencairn the good earl. Sir Knight William Cunningham, 4th Lord of Glencairn, 5th Earl of Kilmaurs passed away in 1548 in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Kilmaurs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Kilmaurs (1480–1548) was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland. 16 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, 16 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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Sir Kilmaurs's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Sir Kilmaurs's Descendants
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1. PTP 1510–1574