William Keith 1506–1581
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Keith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Keith 1506–1581
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Keith was born in 1506 in Kincardineshire, Scotland, the child of lord robert 4th earl of marischal keith and elizabeth beatrice douglas. William Keith married margaret keith, and had children including alison keith. William Keith passed away in 1581 in Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Keith
This ancestor line traces from Zutphen, Gelderland, Netherlands (1000) to Kincardineshire, Scotland (1506) across 22 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Keith (1506–1581) was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland and died in Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland. 6 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, 6 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 22 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.
William Keith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record