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

Robert 8 gu Rutherford 1661 – 1728 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1661

Birth Location: Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death Date: 29 May 1728

Death Location: Stow, Midlothian, Scotland

Father: JOHN RUTHERFORD

Mother: BARBARA ABERNETHY-RUTHERFORD

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1661, Robert 8 gu Rutherford of Bowland entered the world in Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to JOHN 9 GGF RUTHERFORD and BARBARA 9 GGM ABERNETHY-RUTHERFORD. Robert 8 gu Rutherford of Bowland passed away in 1728 in Stow, Midlothian, Scotland.

Find more search results for Robert Rutherford
RR

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 1661, Robert 8 gu Rutherford of Bowland entered the world in Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to JOHN 9 GGF RUTHERFORD and BARBARA 9 GGM ABERNETHY-RUTHERFORD.
  • Robert 8 gu Rutherford of Bowland passed away in 1728 in Stow, Midlothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Rutherford's Ancestors

Self
Robert Rutherford
1661 – 1728
Birth Place: Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Parents
JOHN 9 GGF RUTHERFORD
1618 – 1681
Edgarstone, Roxburgh, Scotland
BARBARA (9 GGM) ABERNETHY-RUTHERFORD
1622 – 1697
Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert (Rutherford of) Castlewoode
1595 – 1659
Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Marion (Margaret Douglas) Riddell
1602 – 1647
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Rutherford
1552 – 1615
Jean Eliot
1554 – 1605
Sir odem"
1550 – 1632
(Catharine) (Riddell)
1560 – 1623
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Ruy’furd’
1520 – 1605
Elizabeth Bitty
1524 – 1565
William Elliott
1525 – 1599
Mary SCOTT
1525 – 1585

Robert Rutherford's Timeline

2 Records

1661
21 Feb 1661
Birth of Robert 8 gu Rutherford of Bowland in Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1728
29 May 1728
Age 67
Death of Robert 8 gu Rutherford of Bowland in Stow, Midlothian, Scotland
Stow, Midlothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1661
    Event Place: Edgerston, Roxburghshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1728
    Event Place: Stow, Midlothian, 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