Sir Mark 1st Earl of Lothian Kerr Earl Van Lothian 1557–1609
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Lothian 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Lothian 1557–1609
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1557, Sir Mark 1st Earl of Lothian Kerr Earl Van Lothian entered the world in Rothes, Moray, Scotland, born to mark commendator kerr carr carroll abbott of newbattle 13th ggf and lady dame helena elizabeth leslie. Sir Mark 1st Earl of Lothian Kerr Earl Van Lothian married dame margaret maxwell countess lothian, and had children including lady isabelle van lothian kerr. Sir Mark 1st Earl of Lothian Kerr Earl Van Lothian passed away in 1609 in Elgin, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Lothian
This ancestor line traces from Stirling, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland (1450) to Rothes, Moray, Scotland (1557) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Lothian (1557–1609) was born in Rothes, Moray, Scotland and died in Elgin, , , Scotland. 5 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, 5 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.
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Sir Lothian's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record