Walter Halyburton Van Shielfield 1503–1543
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Shielfield 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 10 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1503, Walter Halyburton Van Shielfield entered the world in Shielfield, Dryburgh, Berwickshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to patrick haliburton and christian of stevenstoun wawane. Walter Halyburton Van Shielfield married mary stewart, and had children including elizabeth halyburton haliburton daughter of walter married alexander erskine. Walter Halyburton Van Shielfield passed away in 1543 in Kinnaird, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Shielfield
This ancestor line traces from Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland (1475) to Shielfield, Dryburgh, Berwickshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1503) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Walter Shielfield (1503–1543) was born in Shielfield, Dryburgh, Berwickshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in Kinnaird, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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.
Walter Shielfield's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record