YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart 1516–1571 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1516

Birth Location: Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Death Date: 4 Sep 1571

Death Location: Stirling, Stirling, Scotland

Father: John Stewart

Mother: Elizabeth Stewart

Spouse(s): Margaret Douglas

Children(s): Henry Stuart

In 1516, Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart entered the world in Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, born to John Stewart And Elizabeth Stewart. Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart married Margaret Douglas, and had children including Henry Stuart. Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart passed away in 1571 in Stirling, Stirling, Scotland.

Find more search results for Matthew Stuart
MS

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

  • In 1516, Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart entered the world in Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, born to John Stewart And Elizabeth Stewart.
  • Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart married Margaret Douglas, and had children including Henry Stuart.
  • Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart passed away in 1571 in Stirling, Stirling, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matthew Stuart's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Stuart
1516–1571
Birth Place: Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Parents
John Stewart
1490–1526
Lennox, Scotland
Elizabeth Stewart
1480–
Scotland
Grandparents
Matthew Stewart
1465–1513
Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Hamilton
1473–
Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
John Stewart
1440–1512
Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland
Eleanor Sinclair
1457–1519
Ravenscraig, Fifeshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Stewart
1422–1495
Margaret Montgomerie
1421–1493
James Hamilton
1423–1479
Mary Stewart
1450–
James I
1394–1437
Joan Beaufort
1410–1445
William Sinclair
1404–
Marjory Sutherland
1430–1480
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alan Stewart
1394–1439
Catherine Seton
1400–
Alexander Montgomerie
1413–1470
Margaret Boyd
1401–
James V
1398–1441
Janet Livingston
1399–1457
James II
1430–
Maria Egmond-Gelre
1430–1463
John Stewart
1337–1406
Annabella Drummond
1350–1401
John Beaufort
1371–1410
Margaret Holland
1385–
Henry Sinclair
1375–1419
Egidia Douglas
1391–1438
Alexander Sutherland
1395–
Mariot McDonald
1410–

Matthew Stuart's Descendants

1.
MS
Matthew (Earl of Lennox) Stuart (21 Sep 1516–4 Sep 1571) m. Margaret Douglas (8 Oct 1515–7 Mar 1578)
  1. 1. Henry Stuart 1545–1567 m. Mary Stuart 1542–1587
    1. 1. James (VI of) Scotland 1566–1625 m. Anne (of) Denmark 1574–1619
      1. 1. Charles (I King of) England 1600–1648 m. Henrietta (Marie Princess of) France 1609–1669
        1. 1. Charles (II King of) England 1630–1685 m. Nell Gwynn 1650–1687

Matthew Stuart's Timeline

2 Records

1516
21 Sep 1516
Birth of Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart in Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
1571
4 Sep 1571
Age 55
Death of Matthew Earl of Lennox Stuart in Stirling Castle, Scotland
Stirling Castle, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1516
    Event Place: Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 2707694
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1571
    Event Place: Stirling Castle, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 2707694
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stirling, Stirling, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave 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