YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Margaret Ker 1543–1579 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1543

Birth Location: 1686433, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1579

Death Location: Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland

Father: Walter Ker

Mother: Isabel Kerr

Spouse(s): Alexander Home, Robert HAIG

Children(s): Margaret Home, Margaret Ogilvy, Alexander Home, William Haig, Margaret HAIG

In 1543, Margaret Ker entered the world in 1686433, Midlothian, Scotland, born to Walter Ker And Isabel Kerr. Margaret Ker married Alexander Home, Robert Haig, and had children including Alexander Home, Margaret Haig, Margaret Home, Margaret Ogilvy, William Haig. Margaret Ker passed away in 1579 in Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Margaret Ker
MK

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 1543, Margaret Ker entered the world in 1686433, Midlothian, Scotland, born to Walter Ker And Isabel Kerr.
  • Margaret Ker married Alexander Home, Robert Haig, and had children including Alexander Home, Margaret Haig, Margaret Home, Margaret Ogilvy, William Haig.
  • Margaret Ker passed away in 1579 in Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Ker's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Ker
1543–1579
Birth Place: 1686433, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Walter Ker
1508–1581
1687426, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Isabel Kerr
1515–1585
1686433, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Andrew Ker
1482–1526
St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Agnes Crichton
1488–
1687435, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Andrew Kerr
1472–1543
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Janet Home
1483–1543
Polwarth, Berwickshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Ker's Descendants

1.
MK
Margaret Ker (1543–1579) m. Alexander Home (1535–11 Aug 1575) m. Robert HAIG (1544–1602)
  1. 1. Margaret Home 1565–1598 m. George Keith 1553–1623
    1. 1. William Keith 1600–1635 m. Lady (Margaret) Erskine 1610–1664
      1. 1. Robert Keith 1622–1663 m. Mary 1624–
        1. 1. Alexander Keith 1646–1670 m. Margaret 1650–1670
      2. 2. William Keith 1614–1671
      3. 3. Mary Keith 1616–1663
      4. 4. John Keith 1630–1715
    2. 2. Anne Keith 1586–1648
    3. 3. William (Marischal) Keit 1589–1661
    4. 4. Margaret Keith 1594–1615
    5. 5. Gilbert Keith 1602–
    6. 6. George Keith 1605–
    7. 7. John Keith 1611–
    8. 8. Robert Keith 1612–1642
    9. 9. Mary Keith 1615–1620
    10. 10. Robert Keith 1616–1695
    11. 11. Jean Keith 1622–
    12. 12. James Keith 1600–
  2. 2. Margaret Ogilvy 1565–1598
  3. 3. Alexander Home 1566–1619
  4. 4. William Haig 1565–1639
  5. 5. Margaret HAIG 1573–

Margaret Ker's Timeline

2 Records

1543
1543
Birth of Margaret Ker in 1686433, Midlothian, Scotland
1686433, Midlothian, Scotland
1579
1579
Age 36
Death of Margaret Ker in Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland
Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1543
    Event Place: 1686433, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1579
    Event Place: Drummelzier, Peeblesshire, 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