Sir George 4th Earl of Rothes, Sheriff of Fife, Leslie Earl of Rothes 1500–1558
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23 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Rothes 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 23 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Rothes 1500–1558
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Sir George 4th Earl of Rothes, Sheriff of Fife, Leslie Earl of Rothes began in 1500 in Rothes,Elginshire,Scotland. Sir George 4th Earl of Rothes, Sheriff of Fife, Leslie Earl of Rothes married agnes somerville, elizabeth gray, margaret wood countess of rothes crichton, and had children including andrew leslie earl van rothes, jeanette leslie, lady agnes leslie countess morton, lady dame helena elizabeth leslie. Sir George 4th Earl of Rothes, Sheriff of Fife, Leslie Earl of Rothes passed away in 1558 in Dieppe,Seine Maritime,Haute Normandie,France.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Rothes
This ancestor line traces from Rothes, Morayshire, Schotland, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1460) to Rothes,Elginshire,,Scotland (1500) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Rothes (1500–1558) was born in Rothes,Elginshire,,Scotland and died in Dieppe,Seine Maritime,Haute Normandie,France. 23 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 23 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.
Related Records
Sir Rothes's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record