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Sign up freeSir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss 1557–1624
What is a Public Tree Person?
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Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate Public Tree Person matching based on name, birth date/location, death date/location, and parents/descendants matching.
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Birth Date: April 11, 1557
Birth Location: Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland
Death Date: April 27, 1624
Death Location: Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
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Mother: Lady Erskine
In 1557, Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss entered the world in Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland, born to Sir Lord John Wemyss Knight Of Wemyss Lord Of Wemyss 1St Earl Of Wemyss And Lady Margaret Erskine. Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss married Mary Stewart, and had children including Cecilia Wemyss, David Wemyss, Janet Wemyss, John Wemyss, Lady Isabel Isobel Wemyss Lady Of Wemyss Baroness Of Wemyss 9Th Baroness Of Lovat. Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss passed away in 1624 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
In 1557, Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss entered the world in Wemyss Castle, Fife, Scotland, born to Sir Lord John Wemyss Knight Of Wemyss Lord Of Wemyss 1St Earl Of Wemyss And Lady Margaret Erskine.
Family
Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss married Mary Stewart, and had children including Cecilia Wemyss, David Wemyss, Janet Wemyss, John Wemyss, Lady Isabel Isobel Wemyss Lady Of Wemyss Baroness Of Wemyss 9Th Baroness Of Lovat.
Later Years
Sir John Stewart, Earl of Wemyss passed away in 1624 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
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Family Tree Ancestry Family Tree
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Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
Life Timeline
Related Records
Found in 19 Family Trees
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