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Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn 1541–1584

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Lorn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 9 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1541 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 10 Sep 1584 · Darnaway, Morayshire, Schotland
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Biography

In 1541, Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn entered the world in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to archibald ii campbell earl van argyll and lady margaret mary josephine campbell erskine graham. Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn married agnes campbell keith countess moray mar argyll lady, joan stewart duchess of argyll, lady mary of marischal campbell keith, and had children including archibald campbell, hon colin lundie campbell, lady jane campbell, lady jean campbell, mary, mary stewart of doune. Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn passed away in 1584 in Darnaway, Morayshire, Schotland.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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    Record Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

Life Timeline

1541
Birth of Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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1584
Death of Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn in Darnaway, Morayshire, Schotland
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Lorn

This ancestor line traces from Skipness, Argyll, Scotland or Dumbarton, Dumbartonshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1465) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1541) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Lorn (1541–1584) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Darnaway, Morayshire, Schotland. 9 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, 9 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 3 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.

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Sir Lorn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Colin III The teacher Campbell 6th Earl of Argyll 6th Lord of Lorn PTP
1541–1584
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Sir Lorn's Descendants