YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant 1535–1592 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1535

Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Death Date: 16 Jan 1592

Death Location: Berridale, Caithness, , Scotland

Father: Laurence Oliphant

Mother: Margaret (Oliphant)

Spouse(s): Lady (Oliphant)

Children(s): Elizabeth (Douglass)

The story of Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant began in 1535 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant married Lady Margaret Margretha Hay Oliphant, and had children including Elizabeth Oliphant Douglass. Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant passed away in 1592 in Berridale, Caithness, , Scotland.

Find more search results for Lawrence Oliphant
LO

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 Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant began in 1535 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.
  • Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant married Lady Margaret Margretha Hay Oliphant, and had children including Elizabeth Oliphant Douglass.
  • Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant passed away in 1592 in Berridale, Caithness, , Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Laurence Oliphant
1506–1566
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
LO
Margaret (Oliphant)
1507–1566
Birth Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
M(

Spouses(s)

Lady (Oliphant)
1535–1594
Birth Location: Perthshire, Scotland
L(

Children(s)

Elizabeth (Douglass)
1558–1618
Birth Location: Caithness, Scotland
E(

Lawrence Oliphant's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Oliphant
1535–1592
Birth Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
Laurence Oliphant
1506–1566
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret (Sandilands) (Oliphant)
1507–1566
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
(Sir) (Colin) Oliphant
1487–1513
Perthshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Keith
1490–1549
Caithness, Scotland
John Sandilands
1474–1534
Calder, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Catherine (Scott) (Sandilands)
1474–1540
Smeeth, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Lord Oliphant
1464–1526
Elizabeth Oliphant
1462–1516
(Sir) Keith
1451–1527
Elizabeth (Keith)
1462–1525
James Sandilands
1433–
Margaret (Sandilands)
1432–1532
Sir Scott
1410–1498
Lady Moncrieffe
1443–1484
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colin Campbell
1433–1493
Elizabeth (Campbell)
1437–1510

Lawrence Oliphant's Descendants

1.
LO
Lawrence (\ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant) Oliphant (08 May 1535–16 Jan 1592) m. Lady (Margaret [Margretha] Hay) (Oliphant) (1535–09 Feb 1594)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Oliphant) (Douglass) 1558–1618 m. Sir (William) Douglass 1554–1611
    1. 1. William Douglass 1589–1660 m. Margaret (Hamilton) (Douglass) 1585–1623
      1. 1. Margaret (Douglass) (Alexander) 1611–1659 m. William Alexander 1602–1638
        1. 1. John Alexander 1601–1677 m. Elizabeth (Graham \ Grahame) (Alexander) 1606–1677

Lawrence Oliphant's Timeline

2 Records

1535
08 May 1535
Birth of Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
1592
16 Jan 1592
Age 57
Death of Lawrence \ Laurens , 4th Lord Oliphant Oliphant in Berridale, Caithness, , Scotland
Berridale, Caithness, , Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1535
    Event Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1592
    Event Place: Berridale, Caithness, , Scotland
Find more search results for Lawrence Oliphant

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