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Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) 1598–1669

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Otter) 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 3 independent trees

Born 3 Jun 1598 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 21 Feb 1669 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Sir Knight Duncan Black Knight 7Th Earl Of Argyll 1St Baronet Campbell Of Glenorchy
Mother Isobel Grissell Rose Ross Paton
Spouse Rachel Elizabeth Campbell Fleming E
Children Archibald Argyll Campbell, Colin Colein Campbell, Margaret Campbell Tunkin, Margaret Gamble Campbell, Robert Campbell, Thomas Campbell, William Campbell

Researchers connected through Sir Otter) 1598–1669

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sir Otter) 1598–1669

Biography

In 1598, Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to sir knight duncan black knight 7th earl of argyll 1st baronet campbell of glenorchy and isobel grissell rose ross paton. Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) married rachel elizabeth campbell fleming e, and had children including archibald argyll campbell, colin colein campbell, margaret campbell tunkin, margaret gamble campbell, robert campbell, thomas campbell, william campbell. Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) passed away in 1669 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1619
Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) was married in Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
Marriage
1650
Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) was married in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Marriage
1669
Death of Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Otter)

This ancestor line traces from Balnagoun, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland (1560) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Otter) (1598–1669) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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.
Right now, 3 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.

Sir Otter)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Colin "Old Colin" Campbell (6th Campbell of Otter) PTP
1598–1669
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Otter)'s Descendants