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William Thomas Isham Peebles 1635–1695

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 07 Jun 1635 · Kilconquhar, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland

Died 5 Aug 1695 · Burleigh Plantation, Wyanoke Parish, Charles City (now Prince George), Virginia

Father David Peebles

Mother Elspet Martine Mackie

Spouse Elizabeth Busby

Children Hannah Peebles, William Peebles

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Peebles

Elspet Martine Mackie

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Children

Biography

William Thomas Isham Peebles was born in 1635 in Kilconquhar, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland, the child of david peebles and elspet martine mackie. William Thomas Isham Peebles married elizabeth busby, judith drayton, and had children including hannah peebles, william peebles. William Thomas Isham Peebles passed away in 1695 in Burleigh Plantation, Wyanoke Parish, Charles City (now Prince George), Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1635

Birth of William Thomas Isham Peebles in Kilconquhar, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland

Birth

1662

William Thomas Isham Peebles was married in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA

Marriage

1682

William Thomas Isham Peebles was married in Virginia, Virginia, USA

Marriage

1692

William Thomas Isham Peebles was married in Virginia, Virginia, USA

Marriage

1695

Death of William Thomas Isham Peebles in Burleigh Plantation, Wyanoke Parish, Charles City (now Prince George), Virginia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Peebles

This ancestor line traces from Balveny Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1440) to Kilconquhar, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland (1635) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Peebles (1635–1695) was born in Kilconquhar, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland and died in Burleigh Plantation, Wyanoke Parish, Charles City (now Prince George), Virginia. 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 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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