YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Sir Thomas Somerville Weir 1574–1670

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Weir in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1574 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 11 Apr 1670 · Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Father Sir James Weir
Mother Rachel Carmichael
Spouse Jeane Cuthbertsoune
Children John Devere Wear Weir, Lady Beatrix Weir, Lady Bessie Weir, Lady Catharine Weir, Lady Catherine Weir, Lady Jeane Weir, Lady Marion Weir, Lady Marioun Weir, Lady Violet Weir, Sir Alexander Weir, Sir David Weir, Sir Edward Weir, Sir James Weir, Sir John Weir, Sir Johne Weir, Sir Ninian Weir, Sir Richard Weir, Sir Robert Weir, Sir Thomas Weir, Sir Walter Weir, Sir William Weir
Siblings Isabella Hamilton Weir, Isobel Weir, John Weir, Rachael Jeane Weir, Robert Weir, William Weir

Researchers connected through Sir Weir 1574–1670

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sir Weir 1574–1670

Biography

The story of Sir Thomas Somerville Weir began in 1574 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Sir Thomas Somerville Weir married jeane cuthbertsoune, marjory cuthbert, and had children including john devere wear weir, lady beatrix weir, lady bessie weir, lady catharine weir, lady catherine weir, lady jeane weir, lady marion weir, lady marioun weir, lady violet weir, sir alexander weir, sir david weir, sir edward weir, sir james weir, sir john weir, sir johne weir, sir ninian weir, sir richard weir, sir robert weir, sir thomas weir, sir walter weir, sir william weir. Sir Thomas Somerville Weir passed away in 1670 in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

  2. 2
    Church Records Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

Life Timeline

1574
Birth of Sir Thomas Somerville Weir in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1670
Death of Sir Thomas Somerville Weir in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Weir

This ancestor line traces from Carnwarth, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1486) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1574) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Weir (1574–1670) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Leith, Edinburgh, 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 4 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 Weir's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir Thomas Somerville Weir PTP
1574–1670
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sir Weir's Descendants

1.
SW
Sir Thomas Somerville Weir PTP 1574–1670