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Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss 1557–1624

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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 20 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 20 trees
Death year and location consistent across 20 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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20 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Wemyss 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 20 independent trees

Born 11 APR 1557 · Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland
Died 27 Apr 1624 · Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Father
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Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Scotland, Select Marriages Ancestry Family Tree

Researchers connected through Sir Wemyss 1557–1624

and 18 more tree owners connected with Sir Wemyss 1557–1624

Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children

Biography

In 1557, Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss entered the world in Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland, born to james lord burntisland wemyss. Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss had children including lady isobel isabel wemyss lady of wemyss amp lovat baroness of wemyss 9th baroness of lovat. Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss passed away in 1624 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1557
Birth of Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss in Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland
Birth
1624
Death of Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Wemyss

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Wemyss (1557–1624) was born in Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland and died in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. 20 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, 20 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.

Related Records

Sir Wemyss's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss PTP
1557–1624
Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland
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Sir Wemyss's Descendants

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Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss PTP 1557–1624