YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alexander Comyn 1217–1290 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1217

Birth Location: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 6 April 1290

Death Location: Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father: William Comyn

Mother: Margaret Buchan

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Quincy

Children(s): Elizabeth Comyn, Alexander Comyn, Marjorie Dunbar

In 1217, Alexander Comyn entered the world in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to William Comyn And Margaret Of Buchan. Alexander Comyn married Elizabeth De Quincy, and had children including Alexander Comyn, Elizabeth Comyn, Marjorie Dunbar. Alexander Comyn passed away in 1290 in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Alexander Comyn
AC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1217, Alexander Comyn entered the world in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to William Comyn And Margaret Of Buchan.
  • Alexander Comyn married Elizabeth De Quincy, and had children including Alexander Comyn, Elizabeth Comyn, Marjorie Dunbar.
  • Alexander Comyn passed away in 1290 in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Comyn's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Comyn
1217–1290
Birth Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
William Comyn
1163–1233
Moray, Scotland
Margaret (of) Buchan
1184–1244
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Fergus Buchan
1170–1199
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Comyn's Descendants

1.
AC
Alexander Comyn (1 January 1217–6 April 1290) m. Elizabeth (de) Quincy (1221–6 April 1282)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Comyn 1248–1329
  2. 2. Alexander Comyn 1252–1305 m. Joan (Le) Latimer 1256–1320
    1. 1. Alice Comyn 1291–1349
  3. 3. Marjorie Dunbar 1265–1308 m. Patrick Dunbar 1242–
    1. 1. Patrick (De) Dunbar –1368

Alexander Comyn's Timeline

2 Records

1217
1 January 1217
Birth of Alexander Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1290
6 April 1290
Age 73
Death of Alexander Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1217
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 April 1290
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE