Sir William Keith, 4th Earl of Marischal 1506–1581
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Marischal in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Marischal 1506–1581
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Immediate Family
Biography
Sir William Keith, 4th Earl of Marischal was born in 1506 in Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland, the child of lady jane fraser gray of lovat. Sir William Keith, 4th Earl of Marischal passed away in 1581 in Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Marischal
This ancestor line traces from Broxmouth, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1487) to Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1506) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Marischal (1506–1581) was born in Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland and died in Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland. 2 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, 2 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 2 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 Marischal's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record