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

Lord David Boswell 1398 – 1490 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1398

Birth Location: Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Jun 1490

Death Location: Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland

Father: Lord Boswell

Mother: Lady Jardyne

Spouse(s): Lady Melville

Children(s): Lady Boswell

In 1398, Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto entered the world in Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland, born to Lord Sir Knight John Boswell and Lady Mariota Jardyne. Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto married Lady Elizabeth Melville, and had children including Lady Marjory Boswell. Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto passed away in 1490 in Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Lord Boswell
LB

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

  • In 1398, Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto entered the world in Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland, born to Lord Sir Knight John Boswell and Lady Mariota Jardyne.
  • Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto married Lady Elizabeth Melville, and had children including Lady Marjory Boswell.
  • Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto passed away in 1490 in Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lord Boswell's Ancestors

Self
Lord Boswell
1398 – 1490
Birth Place: Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
Parents
Lord Sir Knight John Boswell
1372 – 1429
Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
Lady (Mariota) Jardyne
1380 – 1426
Applegirth, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Grandparents
Lord (John de) Boswell
1347 – 1395
Oxmuir, Hume Parish, Berwickshire, Scotland
Lady Glen
1347 –
Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Lord Boswell
1320 – 1369
Lady Lochore
1305 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Boswell
1290 – 1338
Lady Merlinton
1280 – 1340

Lord Boswell's Descendants

1.
LB
Lord (David) Boswell (Abt. 1398 – 17 Jun 1490) m. Lady (Elizabeth) Melville (1413 – 1507)
  1. 1. Lady (Marjory) Boswell (Abt. 1439 – 1530) m. Laird (Sir Knight John Beaton) Bethune (Abt. 1435 – Bef. 1502)
    1. 1. Sir (Knight David Beaton) Bethune (Abt. 1460 – Abt. 1505) m. Lady (Janet “Jean”) Duddingston (Abt. 1467 – 1541)
      1. 1. Lady (Janet Beaton) (Bethune) (1486 – 1522) m. Laird (Alexander) Hamilton (1472 – 9 Sep 1513) m. John Calder
        1. 1. Baron (William Hamilton, Laird of MacKnierston and) Sanquhar (1500 – 1 Jan 1569) m. Lady (Catharina) Kennedy (1500 – 14 March 1593)
        2. 2. Muriel Calder (13 Feb 1498 – 1575) m. Laird (John Ian) Campbel (1485 – 1 May 1546)

Lord Boswell's Timeline

2 Records

1398
Abt. 1398
Birth of Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto in Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
1490
17 Jun 1490
Age 92
Death of Lord David Boswell , 2nd of Balmuto in Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland
Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1398
    Event Place: Balmuto, Fifeshire, Scotland

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