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Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun 1509–1580

Public Tree Person

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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

11 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Trabroun 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 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1509 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 4 Oct 1580 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father James Heriot
Mother Alison Hamilton
Spouse Christian Kyle
Children Agnes Hill

Researchers connected through Sir Trabroun 1509–1580

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Biography

The story of Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun began in 1509 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun married christian kyle, janet cockburn, and had children including agnes hill. Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun passed away in 1580 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1509
Birth of Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1580
Death of Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Trabroun

This ancestor line traces from Haddingtonshire, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1468) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1509) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Trabroun (1509–1580) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 11 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, 11 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 Trabroun's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir James Heriot, Laird of Trabroun PTP
1509–1580
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Trabroun's Descendants

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