YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Janet Kerr 1580 – 1632 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1580

Birth Location: Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 17 Aug 1632

Death Location: Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Mark Kerr

Mother: Margaret Maxwell

Spouse(s): William Cunninghame

Children(s):

The story of Janet Kerr began in 1580 in Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. Janet Kerr married William Cunninghame. Janet Kerr passed away in 1632 in Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for Janet Kerr
JK

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:
C
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

  • The story of Janet Kerr began in 1580 in Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Janet Kerr married William Cunninghame.
  • Janet Kerr passed away in 1632 in Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Janet Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Janet Kerr
1580 – 1632
Birth Place: Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Mark Kerr
1558 – 1609
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret Maxwell
1548 – 1617
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Grandparents
John Maxwell
1512 – 1583
Terreglestown, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Agnes (de) Herries
1531 – 1593
Terreglestown, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Maxwell
1493 – 1546
Janet Drumlanrig
1495 – 1551
William Herries
1501 – 1543
Katherine Kennedy
1510 – 1545
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Maxwell
1455 – 1513
Agnes Stewart
1455 – 1530
William Douglas
1481 – 1513
Elizabeth Gordon
1485 – 1512
Andrew Herries
1477 – 1513
Janet Douglas
1476 – 1500
James Kennedy

Janet Kerr's Timeline

3 Records

1580
Abt 1580
Birth of Janet Kerr in Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1632
17 Aug 1632
Age 52
Death of Janet Kerr in Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1632
17 Aug 1632
Age 52
Burial of Janet Kerr in Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1580
    Event Place: Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1632
    Event Place: Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1632
    Event Place: Glencairn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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