YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle 1515–1596 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1515

Birth Location: Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 25 May 1596

Death Location: Hunterston, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Chatellerault

Mother: Lady Stewart

Spouse(s): Kentigern Hunterston, James Scotland, (Knight) Buchan

Children(s): Sir Hunterston, Sir Glencairn, 10th Auchinames, Janet Neil, Thomas Hunter, Katherine Hunter, Moira Hunt, James Hunter, Jean Hunter, Francis Hunter, Francis Hunter, Edward Hunter, Hugh Hunter, James Hunter, John Hunter, Sir Hunterston, James Hunter, Marion Huntar, Marion Hunter

In 1515, Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle entered the world in Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to Sir Earl James Ii Hamilton Van Arran 1St Earl Of Arran 2Nd Lord Of Hamilton Duke Of Chatellerault And Lady Christian 1St Lady Of Arran 2Nd Lady Baroness Of Hamilton Stewart. Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle married James V King Of Scotland, Kentigern Mungo Huntar Xvi Laird Of Hunterston, Knight Sir Robert Douglas 3Rd Lord Of Lochleven 3Rd Earl Of Buchan, and had children including 10Th Laird Of Auchinames, Edward Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter, Francis Hunter, Hugh Hunter, James 1St Abbotshill Hunter, James Hunter, Janet Neil, Jean Hunter, John Hunter, Katherine Hunter, Margaret Cunyngham, Marion Huntar, Marion Hunter, Moira Walker Hunt, Sir Robert Huntar Xvii Laird Of Hunterston, Sir William Cunningham 6Th Earl Of Glencairn, Thomas Hunter. Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle passed away in 1596 in Hunterston, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Lady Castle
LC

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 1515, Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle entered the world in Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to Sir Earl James Ii Hamilton Van Arran 1St Earl Of Arran 2Nd Lord Of Hamilton Duke Of Chatellerault And Lady Christian 1St Lady Of Arran 2Nd Lady Baroness Of Hamilton Stewart.
  • Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle married James V King Of Scotland, Kentigern Mungo Huntar Xvi Laird Of Hunterston, Knight Sir Robert Douglas 3Rd Lord Of Lochleven 3Rd Earl Of Buchan, and had children including 10Th Laird Of Auchinames, Edward Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter, Francis Hunter, Hugh Hunter, James 1St Abbotshill Hunter, James Hunter, Janet Neil, Jean Hunter, John Hunter, Katherine Hunter, Margaret Cunyngham, Marion Huntar, Marion Hunter, Moira Walker Hunt, Sir Robert Huntar Xvii Laird Of Hunterston, Sir William Cunningham 6Th Earl Of Glencairn, Thomas Hunter.
  • Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle passed away in 1596 in Hunterston, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lady Castle's Ancestors

Self
Lady Castle
1515–1596
Birth Place: Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Sir Earl James II Hamilton-van Arran, 1st Earl of Arran, 2nd Lord of Hamilton, Duke of Chatellerault
1500–1529
Buchen, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lady (Christian 1st Lady of Arran, 2nd Lady, Baroness of Hamilton) Stewart
1503–1557
Perth, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
James, (III 2nd Lord Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran) Hamilton
1476–1529
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Lady (Jean) Hamilton
1474–1531
Woodhall, Renfrewshire, Scotland
John (of Minto Provost of Glasgow) Stewart
1478–1513
Balveny, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Janet Campbell
1468–1546
Balveny, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lady Castle's Descendants

1.
LC
Lady (Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance) Castle (1515–25 May 1596) m. Kentigern (Mungo Huntar, XVI Laird of) Hunterston (1515–10/09/1547) m. James (V King of) Scotland (15 Apr 1512–10 September 1547) m. (Knight) (Sir Robert Douglas, 3rd Lord of Lochleven, 3rd Earl of) Buchan (1515–10 September 1547)
  1. 1. Sir (Robert Huntar, XVII Laird of) Hunterston 1535–1581 m. Christian Robertson 1540–1613
    1. 1. James (Hunter of) Polmood 1565–1667 m. Grace Friyt 1586–1645
      1. 1. Eliz. Hunter 1654–1686
      2. 2. Margaret (Hunter) (Huntar) 1652–1697
      3. 3. Robert Hunter 1651–1697
      4. 4. John Hunter 1607–1659
      5. 5. Marion (Hunter of) Polmood 1649–1698
      6. 6. Alexander Hunter 1609–1659
      7. 7. Isabella (Dun) Hunter 1656–1699
      8. 8. James (Margaret) Huntar 1618–1636
      9. 9. Elisabeth Hunter 1654–1770
      10. 10. Janet Hunter 1654–1740
    2. 2. William Hunter 1560–1618
    3. 3. Marion Huntar 1570–1629
    4. 4. Robert (Roger) Hamilton 1570–1662
    5. 5. Katherine Huntar 1572–
    6. 6. Nicol Huntair 1562–1620
    7. 7. Robert Peere 1560–1616
    8. 8. Jean Hamilton 1582–1631
    9. 9. Mitchell Hunter 1563–1609
    10. 10. Hugh HUNTAR 1573–
    11. 11. Janet Hamilton 1580–1641
    12. 12. George Hunter 1564–1602
    13. 13. James (Hunter2nd of) Abbotshill 1567–1593
    14. 14. Francis Huntar 1571–
    15. 15. Sir (Robert Nicholas Huntar, XVIII Laird of) Hunterston 1562–1620
    16. 16. Isobel Hunter 1575–1633
    17. 17. Patrick Hunter 1566–
  2. 2. Sir (William Cunningham, 6th Earl of) Glencairn 1532–1579
  3. 3. 10th (Laird of) Auchinames 1530–1561
  4. 4. Janet Neil 1537–1632
  5. 5. Thomas Hunter 1545–1612
  6. 6. Katherine Hunter 1541–1607
  7. 7. Moira (Walker) Hunt 1528–
  8. 8. James ((1st Abbotshill)) Hunter 1535–1581
  9. 9. Jean Hunter 1542–
  10. 10. Francis Hunter 1536–
  11. 11. Francis Hunter 1544–
  12. 12. Edward Hunter 1541–
  13. 13. Hugh Hunter 1538–
  14. 14. James Hunter 1546–1581
  15. 15. John Hunter 1547–1581
  16. 16. Sir (Robert Huntar, XVII Laird of) Hunterston 1540–1581
  17. 17. James ((1st Abbotshill)) Hunter 1535–1581
  18. 18. Marion Huntar 1537–1605
  19. 19. Marion Hunter 1537–1605

Lady Castle's Timeline

3 Records

1515
1515
Birth of Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle in Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1535
1535
Age 20
Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle was married in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1596
25 May 1596
Age 81
Death of Lady Janet Marion Hamilton, Lady of Torrance Castle in Hunterston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Hunterston, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1515
    Event Place: Torrance Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1535
    Event Place: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1596
    Event Place: Hunterston, Ayrshire, Scotland

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