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Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling 1515–1630

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Stirling 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1515 · Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Died 17 May 1630 · Kier, Scotland
Father John 3Rd Lord Of Keir Stirling
Mother Margaret Crichton Lady Forester Forrester Stirling
Spouse Jean Lady Chisholm Stirling
Children Barbara Stierlin Sterline Chisholm Chisholm Stirling Sterling Chrisholm Chrisholm, Charles Edward Stirling, Helen Stirling Edmonstone Sterling Chisholm Chisholm Chrisholm Crisholm, John Stirling, Lady Elizabeth Stirling, Marie Stirling, Robert Henry Stirling, Sir Archibald Stirling Sterling Sterline Sterlein Keir Cawder Chisholm Chisholm Chrisholm Chrisholm I, Sir James Friar Kier Stirling, William Cornelius Stirling Streueling

Researchers connected through Sir Stirling 1515–1630

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Biography

The story of Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling began in 1515 in Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling married jean lady chisholm stirling, and had children including barbara stierlin sterline chisholm chisholm stirling sterling chrisholm chrisholm, charles edward stirling, helen stirling edmonstone sterling chisholm chisholm chrisholm crisholm, john stirling, lady elizabeth stirling, marie stirling, robert henry stirling, sir archibald stirling sterling sterline sterlein keir cawder chisholm chisholm chrisholm chrisholm i, sir james friar kier stirling, william cornelius stirling streueling. Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling passed away in 1630 in Kier, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1515
Birth of Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling in Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Birth
1630
Death of Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling in Kier, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Stirling

This ancestor line traces from Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1503) to Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1515) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Stirling (1515–1630) was born in Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Kier, 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.

Sir Stirling's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir James (5th Laird of Keir) (1st Laird of Cawder) Stirling PTP
1515–1630
Keir, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Sir Stirling's Descendants