William Alexander 'The Good Earl' Cunningham 5th Earl of Glencairn 1510–1574
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Glencairn 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Glencairn 1510–1574
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Alexander 'The Good Earl' Cunningham 5th Earl of Glencairn was born in 1510 in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, the child of margaret elizabeth campbell lady. William Alexander 'The Good Earl' Cunningham 5th Earl of Glencairn married jean janet hamilton of arran, and had children including william cunningham 6th earl of glencairn. William Alexander 'The Good Earl' Cunningham 5th Earl of Glencairn passed away in 1574 in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Glencairn
This ancestor line traces from Borthwick, Dumfries-shire, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland (1495) to Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1510) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Glencairn (1510–1574) was born in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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William Glencairn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record