YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Countess Eleanor Sinclair 1457–1519 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1457

Birth Location: Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 21 March 1519

Death Location: Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

Father: Sir Sinclair

Mother: Lady Sutherland

Spouse(s): John Atholl

Children(s): Sir Stewart, Joanna Stewart, Janet STEWART, Katherine Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Margaret STEWART, Anne STEWART, Lady Stewart, Isabel Stewart, John Lorn, Elspeth Stewart, Lady Stewart**

In 1457, Countess Eleanor Sinclair entered the world in Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland, born to Sir William Douglas 1St Earl Of Caithness 3Rd Earl Of Orkney Knight Templar Sinclair Sinclair And Lady Marjory Countess Of Caihness And Of Orkney Sutherland. Countess Eleanor Sinclair married John I Lord Stewart Of Balveny Earl Of Atholl, and had children including Anne Elizabeth Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Elspeth Elizabeth Stewart, Isabel Stewart, Janet Jean Stewart, Joanna Stewart, John Mourach Stewart Lorn, Katherine Stewart, Lady Anne Elizabeth Stewart, Lady Catherine Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Sir John Atholl Stewart. Countess Eleanor Sinclair passed away in 1519 in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Find more search results for Countess Sinclair
CS

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:
B
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 1457, Countess Eleanor Sinclair entered the world in Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland, born to Sir William Douglas 1St Earl Of Caithness 3Rd Earl Of Orkney Knight Templar Sinclair Sinclair And Lady Marjory Countess Of Caihness And Of Orkney Sutherland.
  • Countess Eleanor Sinclair married John I Lord Stewart Of Balveny Earl Of Atholl, and had children including Anne Elizabeth Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Elspeth Elizabeth Stewart, Isabel Stewart, Janet Jean Stewart, Joanna Stewart, John Mourach Stewart Lorn, Katherine Stewart, Lady Anne Elizabeth Stewart, Lady Catherine Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Sir John Atholl Stewart.
  • Countess Eleanor Sinclair passed away in 1519 in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Sinclair
1404–1480
Birth Location: Roslin Castle, Roslin, Caithnessshire, Scotland
SS
Lady Sutherland
1435–1480
Birth Location: Dunbeath Castle, Caithness, Scotland
LS

Spouses(s)

John Atholl
1440–1512
Birth Location: Balveny, Fife, Scotland
JA

Children(s)

Sir Stewart
1478–1521
Birth Location: Balveny, Fifeshire, Scotland
SS
Joanna Stewart
1450–1510
Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
JS
Janet STEWART
1461–1510
Birth Location: Traquair, Perthshire, Scotland
JS
Katherine Stewart
1463–1515
Birth Location: Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
KS
Elizabeth Stewart
1465–1529
Birth Location: Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
ES
Margaret STEWART
1466–
Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
MS
Anne STEWART
1468–1510
Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
AS
Lady Stewart
1473–1538
Birth Location: Of, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
LS
Isabel Stewart
1460–1516
Birth Location: Garlies, Kirkcudbrightshr, Scotland
IS
John Lorn
1463–1513
Birth Location: Scotland
JL
Elspeth Stewart
1474–1564
Birth Location: Balveny, Fife, Scotland
ES
Lady Stewart**
1487–1564
Birth Location: Balveny, Fifeshire, Scotland
LS

Countess Sinclair's Ancestors

Self
Countess Sinclair
1457–1519
Birth Place: Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Sir William Douglas 1st Earl of Caithness 3rd Earl of Orkney Knight Templar Sinclair Sinclair
1404–1480
Roslin Castle, Roslin, Caithnessshire, Scotland
Lady (Marjory, Countess of Caihness and of Orkney) Sutherland
1435–1480
Dunbeath Castle, Caithness, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Countess Sinclair's Descendants

1.
CS
Countess (Eleanor) Sinclair (19 Apr 1457–21 March 1519) m. John (I Lord Stewart of Balveny Earl of) Atholl (1440–19 Sep 1512)
  1. 1. Sir (John Atholl) Stewart 1478–1521 m. Lady (Janet Campbell Countess) Atholl 1468–1546
    1. 1. Lady (Janet, Countess of Sutherland) Stewart 1505–1566 m. Hew Kennedy 1500–1565 m. Henry (Lord Methven) Stewart 1495–1551 m. William Sutherland 1501–1543 m. Lord (Malcolm) Fleming 1494–1547 m. Alexander (Sutherland) Gordon 1501–1530 m. Patrick (Lord) Ruthven 1520–1566 m. John Hamilton 1500–1544
      1. 1. Lady (Margaret Stewart) Kennedy 1560–1579 m. Uchtred (10th Laird of Garthland) Macdowall 1546–1593
        1. 1. John MacDowall 1575–1631 m. Mary Wylie 1590–1631
        2. 2. Margaret McDowall 1580–1659
      2. 2. Margaret Campbell 1530–1547
      3. 3. Sir (Henry, 2nd Lord Methven) Stewart 1538–1572
      4. 4. Margaret Kennedy 1560–1578
      5. 5. Barbara Kennedy 1527–1564
      6. 6. Johanna Fleming 1525–
      7. 7. Beatrice Gordon 1523–1529
      8. 8. Janet Gordon 1521–1577
      9. 9. Alexander (Sutherland) Gordon 1527–1567
      10. 10. William Hamilton 1530–1569
    2. 2. Christian Stewart 1503–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Elspeth) Stewart 1505–1578
    4. 4. Lady (Elizabeth Isabel Marion Campbell Stewart) Moray 1502–1565
    5. 5. Jean Stewart 1479–1522
    6. 6. Helen Stewart 1485–1577
  2. 2. Joanna Stewart 1450–1510
  3. 3. Janet (Jean) STEWART 1461–1510
  4. 4. Katherine Stewart 1463–1515
  5. 5. Elizabeth Stewart 1465–1529
  6. 6. Margaret STEWART 1466–
  7. 7. Anne (Elizabeth) STEWART 1468–1510
  8. 8. Lady (Catherine) Stewart 1473–1538
  9. 9. Isabel Stewart 1460–1516
  10. 10. John (Mourach Stewart) Lorn 1463–1513
  11. 11. Elspeth (Elizabeth) Stewart 1474–1564
  12. 12. Lady (Anne Elizabeth) Stewart** 1487–1564

Countess Sinclair's Timeline

3 Records

1457
19 Apr 1457
Birth of Countess Eleanor Sinclair in Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
1505
30 July 1505
Age 48
Countess Eleanor Sinclair was married
None
1519
21 March 1519
Age 62
Death of Countess Eleanor Sinclair in Laighwood Castle, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
Laighwood Castle, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1457
    Event Place: Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 July 1505

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Midlothian: - Protocol Book of James Young, 1504-1507

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1519
    Event Place: Laighwood Castle, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for Countess Sinclair

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