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Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line 1555–1611

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 31 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 31 trees
Death year and location consistent across 31 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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31 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Line in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 31 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Apr 1555 · Helington,Elderslie,Renfrewshire,Scotland
Died 06 Apr 1611 · Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Father Sir William Ii De Wallace Laird Of Elderslie
Mother Janet Jonet Eliza De Hamilton Of Buchen
Spouse Janet Cathcart
Children Allen Wallace, Elizabeth Wallace Caldwell Cauldwell, Helen Wallace, James Wallace, Jane Crawford, John Wallace, Lord William Wallace Of Failford Ayrshire Scotland, William Wallace 4Th
Siblings Allen De Wallace, Annabella De Wallace, Elizabeth De Daksford, Gabriel De Wallace, Hugh De Wallace, James De Wallace, John De Wallace, John De Wallace Of Elderslie, Lady Alison De Wallace, Lady Elizabeth De Wallace Of Ayrshire, Laird John De Wallace Of Elderslie, Lord Thomas Iv De Boyd Van Kilmarnock, Martha Margaret De Wallace, Sir Major William De Wallace Iii Of Elderslie, William De Wallace Iii

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Biography

The story of Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line began in 1555 in Helington,Elderslie,Renfrewshire,Scotland. Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line married janet cathcart, katherine elizabeth cunningham countess of lochinver, and had children including allen wallace, elizabeth wallace caldwell cauldwell, helen wallace, james wallace, jane crawford, john wallace, lord william wallace of failford ayrshire scotland, william wallace 4th. Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line passed away in 1611 in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Baptism Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

Life Timeline

1555
Birth of Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line in Helington,Elderslie,Renfrewshire,Scotland
Birth
1567
Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line was married in Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1570
Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line was married in Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1611
Death of Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Line

This ancestor line traces from Craigie, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1463) to Helington,Elderslie,Renfrewshire,Scotland (1555) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Line (1555–1611) was born in Helington,Elderslie,Renfrewshire,Scotland and died in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 31 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, 31 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 4 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 Line's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line PTP
1555–1611
Helington,Elderslie,Renfrewshire,Scotland
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Sir Line's Descendants