YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

David BOSWELL 1401–1490 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1401

Birth Location: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Jun 1490

Death Location: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland

Father: John BOSWELL

Mother: Mariota Jardyne

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Melville

Children(s): David BOSWELL, Janet BOSWELL, Robert BOSWELL, Agnes BOSWELL, Katherine BOSWELL, Jeanette Boswell, Marjory Boswell

In 1401, David BOSWELL entered the world in Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland, born to John Boswell And Mariota Jardyne. David BOSWELL married Elizabeth Melville, and had children including Agnes Boswell, David Boswell, Janet Boswell, Jeanette Boswell, Katherine Boswell, Marjory Boswell, Robert Boswell. David BOSWELL passed away in 1490 in Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for David BOSWELL
DB

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 1401, David BOSWELL entered the world in Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland, born to John Boswell And Mariota Jardyne.
  • David BOSWELL married Elizabeth Melville, and had children including Agnes Boswell, David Boswell, Janet Boswell, Jeanette Boswell, Katherine Boswell, Marjory Boswell, Robert Boswell.
  • David BOSWELL passed away in 1490 in Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John BOSWELL
1372–1429
Birth Location: Balgregie, Fife, Scotland
JB
Mariota Jardyne
1380–1426
Birth Location: Applegirth, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
MJ

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Melville
1413–1470
Birth Location: Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland
EM

Children(s)

David BOSWELL
1431–1493
Birth Location: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
DB
Janet BOSWELL
1441–
Birth Location: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
JB
Robert BOSWELL
1433–1533
Birth Location: –
RB
Agnes BOSWELL
1437–
Birth Location: –
AB
Katherine BOSWELL
1444–
Birth Location: –
KB
Jeanette Boswell
1450–1504
Birth Location: Kingsbarns, Fife, Scotland
JB
Marjory Boswell
1439–1466
Birth Location: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
MB

David BOSWELL's Ancestors

Self
David BOSWELL
1401–1490
Birth Place: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
Parents
John BOSWELL
1372–1429
Balgregie, Fife, Scotland
Mariota Jardyne
1380–1426
Applegirth, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Margaret Melville
1354–
Cairnbe, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
John (Roger) BOSWELL
1347–1395
Oxmuir, Hume Par, Berwickshire, Scotland
John (De) Glen
1349–1419
Glen Village, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Margaret Erskine
1357–1419
Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Melville
1329–
Lady Melville
1329–
Roger Boswell
1321–1366
Marriotta Lochore
1321–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David BOSWELL's Descendants

1.
DB
David BOSWELL (1401–17 Jun 1490) m. Elizabeth Melville (1413–1470)
  1. 1. David BOSWELL 1431–1493 m. Grisel Wemyss 1447–1480
    1. 1. Alexander Boswell 1472–1513 m. Elizabeth (Mary) Ramsay 1480–1513 m. Alison Sandilands 1484–1531
      1. 1. David BOSWELL 1498–1582 m. Elizabeth Moncreiffe 1505–1568
        1. 1. David BOSWELL 1520–1547 m. Elizabeth Wemyss 1525–
        2. 2. George Boswell 1534–1593 m. Jonatt MacGregor 1542–1574
        3. 3. James BOSWELL 1526–1610
        4. 4. Robert BOSWELL 1527–1547
        5. 5. John BOSWELL 1529–1610
        6. 6. Katherine BOSWELL 1538–1599 m. John Broun 1530–1602 m. John Browne 1540–
        7. 7. Nicholas BOSWELL 1540–
        8. 8. Janet Boswell 1542–1548 m. Michael Balfour 1520–1592
        9. 9. Christine BOSWELL 1529–
        10. 10. Elspeth BOSWELL 1540–
        11. 11. Margaret Boswell 1560–1612
      2. 2. John BOSWELL 1501–
      3. 3. Robert BOSWELL 1503–
      4. 4. Alexander BOSWELL 1505–
      5. 5. Janet BOSWELL 1510–1590
      6. 6. Achibald BOSWELL 1508–
      7. 7. Mary Boswell 1512–
      8. 8. John Boswall 1507–
    2. 2. Euphame Boswell 1471– m. Alexander (Meldrum of) Seggie 1480–1513
      1. 1. Margaret Meldrum 1491–1580
      2. 2. Grissel Meldrum 1500–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Meldrum 1511–1567
      4. 4. Elizabeth Meldrum 1515–
    3. 3. Alison BOSWELL 1460–1521 m. Thomas Lundie 1459–1519
      1. 1. Janet Scott 1470–
      2. 2. Walter Lundie 1497–1572
  2. 2. Janet BOSWELL 1441–
  3. 3. Robert BOSWELL 1433–1533
  4. 4. Agnes BOSWELL 1437–
  5. 5. Katherine BOSWELL 1444–
  6. 6. Jeanette Boswell 1450–1504 m. David Monypenny 1442–1479
    1. 1. Mary Moneypenny 1463–1490
    2. 2. Lady (Elizabeth Isobel Monypenny Bethune) Beaton 1471–1541
    3. 3. William Monypenny 1473–1520
  7. 7. Marjory Boswell 1439–1466 m. John Bethune 1440–1507
    1. 1. Janet Bethune 1473–
    2. 2. Robert Bethune 1467–1524
    3. 3. Archibald Bethune 1469– m. Janet Duddingston 1465–1541
      1. 1. Archibald Bethune 1500–1547 m. Janet Duddingston 1510–
        1. 1. John Bethune 1530–
        2. 2. Janet Bethune 1532–
        3. 3. Margaret Bethune 1535–
        4. 4. Jean Bethune 1537–
        5. 5. Grisel Bethune 1539–
      2. 2. John Bethune 1495–
    4. 4. Andrew Bethune 1483–
    5. 5. Margaret Bethune 1465–
    6. 6. Janet Bethune 1464–1509
    7. 7. Grisel Bethune 1471–
    8. 8. Isabel Bethune 1478–
    9. 9. David ((Bethune)) Beaton 1456–1505
    10. 10. John Bethune 1466–1532
    11. 11. James Bethune 1479–1539

David BOSWELL's Timeline

2 Records

1401
1401
Birth of David BOSWELL in Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
1490
17 Jun 1490
Age 89
Death of David BOSWELL in Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland
Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1401
    Event Place: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1490
    Event Place: Balmuto Castle, Fifeshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Unknown
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 26 Sep 2024), entry for David BOSWELL, person ID 93YV-5WT.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: <unknown>
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 26 Sep 2024), entry for David BOSWELL, person ID 93YV-5WT.
Find more search results for David BOSWELL

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