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Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl 1457–1519 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1457

Birth Location: Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 21 March 1519

Death Location: Laighwood Castle, Perthshire, Scotland

Father: William Orkney

Mother: Marjory Sutherland

Spouse(s): John Atholl

Children(s): Catherine Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Anne Lennox, Marjory Stewart, Lady Bothwell, Katherine Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Janet Stewart, Isabel Stewart, Christian Stewart, Margaret Stewart, Andrew Stewart, John Stewart

In 1457, Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl entered the world in Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland, born to William Sinclair 1St Earl Caithness 3Rd Earl Of Orkney And Marjory Sutherland. Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl married John I Stewart Earl Of Atholl, and had children including Andrew Stewart, Anne Elizabeth Stuart Lady Of Lennox 3Rd Countess Of Lennox, Catherine Stewart, Christian Stewart, Elizabeth Anne Stewart, Elizabeth Isabel Stewart, Isabel Stewart, Janet Jean Stewart, John Ii Stewart, Katherine Kate Stewart, Lady Agnes Stewart Countess Of Bothwell, Margaret Stewart, Marjory Stewart. Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl passed away in 1519 in Laighwood Castle, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1457, Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl entered the world in Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland, born to William Sinclair 1St Earl Caithness 3Rd Earl Of Orkney And Marjory Sutherland.
  • Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl married John I Stewart Earl Of Atholl, and had children including Andrew Stewart, Anne Elizabeth Stuart Lady Of Lennox 3Rd Countess Of Lennox, Catherine Stewart, Christian Stewart, Elizabeth Anne Stewart, Elizabeth Isabel Stewart, Isabel Stewart, Janet Jean Stewart, John Ii Stewart, Katherine Kate Stewart, Lady Agnes Stewart Countess Of Bothwell, Margaret Stewart, Marjory Stewart.
  • Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl passed away in 1519 in Laighwood Castle, Perthshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Orkney
1404–1480
Birth Location: Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland
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Marjory Sutherland
1436–1478
Birth Location: Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

John Atholl
1440–1512
Birth Location: Balveny, Fifeshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Catherine Stewart
1473–1515
Birth Location: of, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Elizabeth Stewart
1481–1516
Birth Location: Balveny,,Fife,Scotland
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Anne Lennox
1494–1564
Birth Location: Balvenie Castle, Glen Fiddich, Fifeshire, Scotland
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Marjory Stewart
1490–1524
Birth Location: Balveny, Fifeshire, Scotland
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Lady Bothwell
1500–1557
Birth Location: Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
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Katherine Stewart
1501–1503
Birth Location: Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland
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Elizabeth Stewart
1512–1529
Birth Location: Traquhair, Peeblesshire, Scotland
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Janet Stewart
1461–1510
Birth Location: Traquair Castle, Traquhair, Perthshire, Scotland
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Isabel Stewart
1502–1564
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
IS
Christian Stewart
1503–1538
Birth Location: Balveny, Fift, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
CS
Margaret Stewart
1500–1524
Birth Location: Balveny, Fifeshire, Schotland
MS
Andrew Stewart
1512–1541
Birth Location: Perth, Kinross-shire, Scotland
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John Stewart
1478–1513
Birth Location: Balveny, Fifeshire, Schotland
JS

Lady Atholl's Ancestors

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Lady Atholl
1457–1519
Birth Place: Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
Parents
William Sinclair 1st Earl Caithness, 3rd Earl of Orkney
1404–1480
Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland
Marjory Sutherland
1436–1478
Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland
Grandparents
Henry (Sinclair 2nd Earl of) Orkney
1375–1419
Rosslyn Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Egidia (Jill) Douglas
1380–1438
Nithsdale, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Alexander (Sutherland Baron of) Dunbeath
1395–1456
Dunlichtly, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Mariota MacDonald
1404–1448
Great-Grandparents
Henry Orkney
1345–1400
Jean Halyburton
1358–1400
William Nithsdale
1364–1392
Egidia Stewart
1368–1388
Donald Isles
1364–1423
Mariota Leslie
1365–1438
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sinclair
1325–1358
Isabella Strathearn
1329–1391
William Halyburton
1314–1392
Margaret Cameron
1320–1380
Archibald Douglas
1325–1400
Janet Drumsargard
1340–1405
Robert II
1316–1390
Euphemia Moray
1329–1387
John MacDonald
1318–1387
Margaret Stewart
1336–1410
Walter Ross
1321–1382
Euphemia Ross
1345–1394

Lady Atholl's Descendants

1.
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Lady (Eleanor Sinclair Countess of) Atholl (19 Apr 1457–21 March 1519) m. John (I Stewart Earl of) Atholl (1440–15 Sep 1512)
  1. 1. Catherine Stewart 1473–1515 m. John (Forbes 6th Lord) Forbes 1475–1547
    1. 1. William (Forbes) Lord 1513–1594 m. Lady (Elizabeth) Keith 1522–1604
      1. 1. Sir (Alexander) Forbes 1536–1577 m. Maria Hay 1538–1580
        1. 1. Alexander Forbes 1566–1596 m. Lady (Margaret Isobel) WEMYSS 1566–1614
    2. 2. John Forbes 1490–1537
    3. 3. Elizabeth Forbes 1525–1570
    4. 4. Christian Forbes 1497–
    5. 5. Margaret Forbes 1515–1537
    6. 6. William Forbes 1495–1549
    7. 7. Elizabeth Forbes 1510–
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Forbes) Grant 1487–1545 m. James (Grant Laird) Freuchie 1482–1553
      1. 1. John (GRANT “The Gentle GRANT”, 4th of) Freuchie 1507–1586 m. Isabella FRASER 1521– m. Margaretha Stewart 1520–1555
        1. 1. Isbell GRANT 1549–1599 m. Edmond GODFREY 1544–1599
        2. 2. Duncan (II Grant) Lord 1540–1581 m. Lady (Margaret) MacKintosh 1542–1580
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Isabel) Stewart 1481–1516 m. Alexander (Robertson of Struan, 5th Chief of Clan) Donnachiadh 1440–1505
    1. 1. Lady (Margaret Robertson Countess of) Errol 1516–1608 m. George (Hay 7th Earl of) Erroll 1508–1573
      1. 1. Maria Hay 1538–1580 m. Sir (Alexander) Forbes 1536–1577
      2. 2. Andrew Hay 1545–1585
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Elspeth) Hay 1534–1594
      4. 4. George Hay 1541–1579
      5. 5. Laurence Hay 1540–
      6. 6. Margaret (de) Hay 1520–1559
      7. 7. John Hay –1759
      8. 8. Margaret (Evelyn Bessie) Earl 1531–1593
      9. 9. Lady (Beatrix) Hay 1542–
      10. 10. Elizabeth (Hay) Lady 1533–
      11. 11. John Hay –1579
      12. 12. Lady (Elizabeth (Elspeth)) Hay 1534–1594 m. Walter (Barclay , 16th Lord of) Towie 1530–1587
        1. 1. Jean Barclay 1550–1607 m. Sir (Robert Innes 4th of) Invermarkie 1550–1595
        2. 2. Marjorie Barclay 1566–
        3. 3. Isobel Barclay 1568–
        4. 4. Grace Barclay 1573–
        5. 5. Robert Barclay 1557–1630
        6. 6. Walter Barclay 1580–1630
        7. 7. George Barclay 1576–1630
        8. 8. Alexander Barclay 1562–1630
        9. 9. Christian (Barclay) Towie 1568–1630
        10. 10. William Barclay 1570–1630
        11. 11. Lilias (Barclay of) Towie 1554–
        12. 12. Sir (Knight Patrick Barclay, Baron of) Towie 1552–1627
        13. 13. Lilias (Barclay of) Towie 1554–
        14. 14. Patrick (Barclay Baron of) Towie 1552–1627
        15. 15. Walter Barclay 1580–1630
        16. 16. Christian (Barclay Lord of) Towie 1568–1630
        17. 17. William Barclay 1552–1627
        18. 18. George Barclay 1576–1630
        19. 19. Marjorie Barclay 1566–
        20. 20. Grace Barclay 1573–
        21. 21. Isobel Barclay 1568–
        22. 22. Alexander Barclay 1562–1630
        23. 23. Robert Barclay 1557–1627
      13. 13. Andrew (Hay 8th Earl of) Erroll 1530–1585
      14. 14. Margaret Hay 1533–1594
      15. 15. Andrew Hay, 1529–1621
      16. 16. John Hay 1532–1579
      17. 17. Marjorie Hay 1533–1593
      18. 18. Laurence Hay 1540–
      19. 19. Maria Hay 1538–1580
    2. 2. John Robertson 1499–1540
    3. 3. Gilbert Robertson 1512–1570
    4. 4. Alexander Robertson 1502–1507
  3. 3. Anne (Elizabeth Stuart Lady of Lennox, 3rd Countess of) Lennox 1494–1564 m. John (Stewart 3rd Earl of) Lennox 1495–1526
    1. 1. Helen (Elizabeth Stuart of) Lennox 1520–1567 m. Sir (John Gordon 11th Earl of) Sutherland 1525–1567 m. *Willem\William (Hay, 6th Earl van Erroll, 10th Lord High Constable of) Scotland 1521–1541
      1. 1. Alexander Gordon 1552–1594 m. Jane Gordon 1546–1629 m. Barbara Sinclair 1535–1575
        1. 1. Sir (Robert Gordon 1st Baron) Gordontown 1580–1656 m. Louisa (of Longormes) Gordon 1597–1680 m. Katherine Irvine 1582–1662
        2. 2. Lady (Jane Gordon Duchess of) Sutherland 1574–1615
        3. 3. John (13th Earl of Sutherland) Gordon 1576–1615
        4. 4. Mary (Asbury) Gordon 1582–1605
        5. 5. Alexander Gordon 1587–1636
        6. 6. James Gordon 1590–1620
        7. 7. Adam (Gordon) Sutherland 1584–
      2. 2. Margaret Gordon 1564–1638
      3. 3. Adam Gordon 1548–1606
      4. 4. Margaret Gordon 1551–1579
      5. 5. Eleanor Gordon 1558–1584
      6. 6. Elizabeth (Gordon) Sutherland 1558–1579
      7. 7. John (Gordon) Sutherland 1549–1594
      8. 8. Lady (Jeanette) Hay 1540–1570
    2. 2. Matthew Stewart 1516–1571
    3. 3. Robert (Stuart 3rd Earl of March, Lord of) Dunbar 1517–1586
    4. 4. Robert Stewart 1517–1586
    5. 5. John Stewart 1519–1567
    6. 6. Mary Stewart 1513–1540
    7. 7. John (James) Stuart 1492–1526
    8. 8. Elizabeth Shaw 1520–1564
    9. 9. Helen Stuart 1520–1564
    10. 10. Lady (Elizabeth) Stuart 1512–1564
    11. 11. Lady (Elspeth Stewart of) Atholl 1512–1564
    12. 12. Janet (Stewart Dowager) Countess 1510–1580
    13. 13. Helen Stuart 1520–1577
  4. 4. Marjory Stewart 1490–1524 m. Colin Campbell 1482–1529
    1. 1. Colin (Grey Campbell 6th Laird of) Glenurchy 1512–1583 m. Margaret (Catherine) Stewart 1520–1580 m. Lady (Lilias Baroness Drummond) Ruthven 1526–1579 m. Katherine (Ruthven , Baroness of) Glenorchy 1526–1580
      1. 1. Beatrix (Lorne Campbell (of Glenorchy or) Lorn) 1549–1618 m. Sir (John McIver Campbell (of) Lawers) 1545–1611
        1. 1. Marjory Campbell 1565– m. Edward Toshach 1545–1610
        2. 2. Sir (James Campbell of Lawers, Sheriff of) Perthshire 1569–1645
        3. 3. Alexander (MacAllister VIver Campbell) Sr 1571–1608
        4. 4. Dorothy (Diorbhail) Campbell 1570–
        5. 5. Colin (of Aberuchill Campbell of) Aberuchill 1574–1618
        6. 6. William Campbell 1575–1575
        7. 7. Duncan Campbell 1576–1607
        8. 8. Andrew Campbell 1572–1618
      2. 2. Duncan Campbell 1550–1631 m. Jean Stewart 1557–1593
        1. 1. Jean (Ann) Campbell 1577–1622 m. Sir (John Campbell 3rd Lord) Cawdor 1576–1642
        2. 2. Ann Campbell 1586–1611 m. John MILLER 1580–1609
        3. 3. Robert ((3rd Bt)) Campbell 1575–1657
        4. 4. Archibald Campbell –1640
        5. 5. John Campbell –1618
        6. 6. Margaret (Drummond) Campbell 1571–1598
        7. 7. Colin Campbell 1577–1640
    2. 2. Duncan Campbell 1507–1536 m. Marjory Colquhoun 1519–1568
      1. 1. Margaret (Campbell of) Glenurchy 1528–1597 m. Walter Hall 1524–1586
        1. 1. Alison Hall 1555–1594 m. Hector Stewart 1551–1598
    3. 3. John (Campbell 5th of Glenorchy) Sir 1515–1550 m. Marion Edmonstone 1510–1564
      1. 1. Elizabeth Campbell 1539– m. John (Sheriff of Perth) Comrie 1535–1583
        1. 1. Sybillia Comrie 1565–1600 m. Donald (MacKay (Captain)) Cowie 1565–
        2. 2. Elspet Comrie 1565–
        3. 3. Grizel Comrie 1540–
        4. 4. John Comrie 1554–
  5. 5. Lady (Agnes Stewart Countess of) Bothwell 1500–1557 m. James (Stewart IV, King of) Scotland 1473–1513
    1. 1. Janet Stewart 1502–1562 m. Malcolm (Fleming 3rd Lord) Fleming 1494–1547
      1. 1. Margaret (Fleming Baroness of Montrose, Countess of Albany, 6th Countess of) Atholl 1536–1586 m. Sir (John Stewart) Iv –1579
        1. 1. MARY (Ann) Stewart 1555–1600 m. Duncan (Stewart) Cuthbert 1560–1602 m. Sir (James Cuthbert, Burgess of Dunfermline) * 1554–1602
        2. 2. Jean Stewart 1557–1593 m. Duncan Campbell 1550–1631
        3. 3. Lady (Margaret) Stewart 1575–1669 m. Sir (George Lister) Morrison 1550–1620
  6. 6. Katherine ("Kate") Stewart 1501–1503
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Anne) Stewart 1512–1529
  8. 8. Janet (“Jean”) Stewart 1461–1510
  9. 9. Isabel Stewart 1502–1564
  10. 10. Christian Stewart 1503–1538
  11. 11. Margaret Stewart 1500–1524
  12. 12. Andrew Stewart 1512–1541
  13. 13. John (II) Stewart 1478–1513 m. Jeanette Campbell 1479–1546
    1. 1. John (Stewart 3rd Earl of) Atholl 1507–1542 m. Lady (Grizel Rattray , Countess of) Atholl 1511–1542
      1. 1. Sir (John Stewart) Iv –1579 m. Margaret (Fleming Baroness of Montrose, Countess of Albany, 6th Countess of) Atholl 1536–1586 m. Elizabeth Gordon 1540–1557
        1. 1. Elizabeth Stewart 1545–1595 m. Hugh (Fraser Lord Fraser of) Lovat 1544–1577
      2. 2. Barbara (Stewart of) Atholl 1525–1586 m. James (Gill Menzies , 11th Laird of) Weem 1523–1586
        1. 1. Meitt Menzies 1559–1609 m. Patrick Hunter 1555–1605
      3. 3. Isabelle Stewart 1540–
      4. 4. Margaretha Stewart 1520–1555 m. John (GRANT “The Gentle GRANT”, 4th of) Freuchie 1507–1586

Lady Atholl's Timeline

7 Records

1457
19 Apr 1457
Birth of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl in Argyll, Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
Argyll, Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
1457
1457
Birth of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl in Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
1457
19 Apr 1457
Birth of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl in Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland
1518
21 Mar 1518
Age 61
Death of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl in Laighwood Castle, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
Laighwood Castle, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
1518
21 Mar 1518
Age 61
Death of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl
None
1518
21 March 1518
Age 61
Death of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
1519
21 March 1519
Age 62
Death of Lady Eleanor Sinclair Countess of Atholl in Laighwood Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
Laighwood Castle, Perthshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1457
    Event Place: Argyll, Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1457
    Event Place: Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1457
    Event Place: Castle Ravenscraig, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1518
    Event Place: Laighwood Castle, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1518

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1518
    Event Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1519
    Event Place: Laighwood Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
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