Sir William Major Wallace 3rd - Royal Line 1555–1611
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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
Researchers connected through Sir Line 1555–1611
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Baptism Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
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4Record Ancestry Family Tree
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5Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923
Life Timeline
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.
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