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William Stewart 3rd Earl of Traquair 1657–1673

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Traquair in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Jun 1657 · Melford, England
Died 23 Dec 1673 · Traquair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Father John Stewart 2Nd Earl Of Traquair
Mother Lady Seton (1634–1685)
Siblings Anne Stuart Stewart 21Pga, Charles 4Th Earl Of Traquair Stuart, Elizabeth Stewart, George Stewart, Isabel Stuart, John Stewart, Lucy Stewart

Researchers connected through William Traquair 1657–1673

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1657, William Stewart 3rd Earl of Traquair entered the world in Melford, England, born to john stewart 2nd earl of traquair and lady anne seton. William Stewart 3rd Earl of Traquair passed away in 1673 in Traquair, Peeblesshire, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of William Stewart 3rd Earl of Traquair in Melford, England
Birth
1673
Death of William Stewart 3rd Earl of Traquair in Traquair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Traquair

This ancestor line traces from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland (1584) to Melford, England (1657) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Traquair (1657–1673) was born in Melford, England and died in Traquair, Peeblesshire, 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 (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 3 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 Traquair's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Stewart 3rd Earl of Traquair PTP
1657–1673
Melford, England
Parents
Unknown
Lady Anne Seton PTP
1634–1685
Winton, East Lothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Traquair's Descendants

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