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Sir John, 4th Earl of Atholl, Stewart Lord van Traiquar 1563–1595

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Traiquar 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 5 independent trees

Born 22 May 1563 · Castle Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 25 Aug 1595 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Father Lord James Stuart Vi Laird Van Traquair Stewart
Mother Katherine Rutherford
Siblings Janet Lady Of Dawyk Kerr Stewart Royal House Of Stewart, John Francis Stewart 5Th Earl Of Bothwell, Marion Stewart, Sir Robert Stewart Of Schillinglaw

Researchers connected through Sir Traiquar 1563–1595

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Sir John, 4th Earl of Atholl, Stewart Lord van Traiquar was born in 1563 in Castle Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, the child of lord james stuart vi laird van traquair stewart and katherine rutherford. Sir John, 4th Earl of Atholl, Stewart Lord van Traiquar passed away in 1595 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1563
Birth of Sir John, 4th Earl of Atholl, Stewart Lord van Traiquar in Castle Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
Birth
1595
Death of Sir John, 4th Earl of Atholl, Stewart Lord van Traiquar in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Traiquar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Traiquar (1563–1595) was born in Castle Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 5 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, 5 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 1 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 Traiquar's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir John, 4th Earl of Atholl, Stewart Lord van Traiquar PTP
1563–1595
Castle Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
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Sir Traiquar's Descendants