YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Margaretha Kerr 1540–1580 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1540

Birth Location: Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 9 January 1580

Death Location: Drummelzier Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Lord Cessford

Mother: Lady Kerr

Spouse(s): Sir E

Children(s): Margaret Home, Alexander Home

The story of Margaretha Kerr began in 1540 in Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. Margaretha Kerr married Sir Alexander Home 5Th Lord Of Home Warden Of The E, and had children including Alexander Canmore Earl Home, Margaret Home. Margaretha Kerr passed away in 1580 in Drummelzier Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for Margaretha Kerr
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:
A
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 Margaretha Kerr began in 1540 in Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Margaretha Kerr married Sir Alexander Home 5Th Lord Of Home Warden Of The E, and had children including Alexander Canmore Earl Home, Margaret Home.
  • Margaretha Kerr passed away in 1580 in Drummelzier Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaretha Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Margaretha Kerr
1540–1580
Birth Place: Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Lord Sir Sir Walter Kerr Lord of Cessford
1508–1584
Cessford Castle, Newton St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lady (Isabelle) Kerr
1515–1585
Ferniehirst Castle, Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Andrew (Lord Kerr van) Ferniehurst
1480–1545
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Schotland
Jeanette Home
1490–1543
Polwarth, Berwickshire, Schotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaretha Kerr's Descendants

1.
MK
Margaretha Kerr (1540–9 January 1580) m. Sir (Alexander Home, 5th Lord of Home , Warden of The) E (15 May 1532–11 August 1575)
  1. 1. Margaret Home 1565–1598 m. Sir (Lord George Keith) Marischall 1553–1623
    1. 1. Lady (Anne Keith) Douglas 1585–1648 m. William (Douglas, 7th Earl of) Morton 1582–1650
      1. 1. Margaret Douglas 1606–1678
      2. 2. Anne Douglas 1604–1667
      3. 3. George Douglas 1620–
      4. 4. Isabel Douglas 1630–1673
      5. 5. James Douglas 1612–1686
      6. 6. John Douglas 1611–1650
      7. 7. Mary Douglas 1607–1659
      8. 8. Robert Douglas 1605–1649
    2. 2. William Keith 1585–1635 m. Mary Erskine 1599–1648
      1. 1. John, (1st Earl of Kintore) Keith 1630–1715
      2. 2. George Keith 1614–1694 m. Margaret Erskine 1485–1555
        1. 1. John (Keith Earl of) Kintore –1714
      3. 3. Jean Keith 1610–
      4. 4. Mary Keith –1683
      5. 5. William Keith 1614–1670
  2. 2. Alexander (Canmore Earl) Home 1565–1619 m. Margaretha Sutton 1586–1645
    1. 1. Countess (Lady Margaret) Home 1607–1683
      1. 1. Alexander (Stewart fifth Earl of) Moray –1701
    2. 2. Anne Home 1616–1671
    3. 3. James Home 1607–
      1. 1. James (Home Earl of) Home –1666
    4. 4. Margaret Home 1610–1683

Margaretha Kerr's Timeline

2 Records

1540
1540
Birth of Margaretha Kerr in Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1580
9 January 1580
Age 40
Death of Margaretha Kerr in Drummelzier Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom
Drummelzier Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1540
    Event Place: Ferniehirst, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 January 1580
    Event Place: Drummelzier Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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