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Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth 1472–1536

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Mentieth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees

Born 6 May 1472 · Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 27 Feb 1536 · Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Father Graham Earl Van Mentieth
Spouse Lady Margaret Buchanan Countess Of Menteith
Children John Graham 2Nd Earl Of Monteith, Lady Marian Marianne Marion Graham Buchanan, Patrick Graham, Walter Graham 2Nd Earl Of Monteith, William Graham 2Nd Earl Of Montrose, William Graham 3Rd Earl Laird Of Menteith

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Biography

Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth was born in 1472 in Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, the child of graham earl van mentieth. Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth married lady margaret buchanan countess of menteith, and had children including john graham 2nd earl of monteith, lady marian marianne marion graham buchanan, patrick graham, walter graham 2nd earl of monteith, william graham 2nd earl of montrose, william graham 3rd earl laird of menteith. Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth passed away in 1536 in Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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1472
Birth of Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth in Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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1536
Death of Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth in Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Mentieth (1472–1536) was born in Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 3 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.
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Sir Mentieth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Alexander Buchanan Graham, Earl van Mentieth PTP
1472–1536
Menteith, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Sir Mentieth's Descendants