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Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders 1521–1577 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1521

Birth Location: Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 19 Dec 1577

Death Location: Lumisden, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland

Father: John Thirlestane

Mother: Janet Scott

Spouse(s): Margt Douglas

Children(s): Robert 9GG

In 1521, Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders entered the world in Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland, born to John Scott Of Thirlestane And Janet Of Allanhugh Ball Pettriken Scott. Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders married Margt Ann Douglas, and had children including Robert Scot 9Gg. Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders passed away in 1577 in Lumisden, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1521, Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders entered the world in Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland, born to John Scott Of Thirlestane And Janet Of Allanhugh Ball Pettriken Scott.
  • Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders married Margt Ann Douglas, and had children including Robert Scot 9Gg.
  • Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders passed away in 1577 in Lumisden, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thirlestane
1490–1549
Birth Location: Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scottland, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
JT
Janet Scott
1500–1606
Birth Location: Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
JS

Spouses(s)

Margt Douglas
1527–1618
Birth Location: Buccleuch, Ettrick, Selkirkshire, Scotland
MD

Children(s)

Robert 9GG
1569–1670
Birth Location: Knights Spottie, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Sir borders's Ancestors

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Sir borders
1521–1577
Birth Place: Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Parents
John Scott Of Thirlestane
1490–1549
Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scottland, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Janet (of Allanhugh Ball \ Pettriken \) Scott
1500–1606
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Scott
1470–1528
Sybilla Lewknor
–1528
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir borders's Descendants

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Sir (Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West) borders (1521–19 Dec 1577) m. Margt (Ann) Douglas (1527–1 February 1618)
  1. 1. Robert (Scot) 9GG 1569–1670 m. Lady (Margaret of Goslington) Hamilton-Aitchison-Scott 1569–1628
    1. 1. Sir (William Scott Scott, of Woll, 1st Laird of) Thirlestain 1590–1656 m. Lady (Agnes Muckled Mou'd Meg Murray, Lady of) Elibank 1590–1630
      1. 1. Johnne Scotte 1620–1710 m. Agnes Ormstoun 1626–1701
        1. 1. James (Alexander) Scott 1645–1680 m. Elizabeth Dunbar 1642–1686
        2. 2. Daniel Scott 1655–1723 m. Jane Scott 1659–1732
    2. 2. Janet Scott 1600–1665
    3. 3. Thomas Scott 1607–

Sir borders's Timeline

18 Records

1521
1521
Birth of Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders in Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1553
1553
Age 32
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Scotland
Scotland
1563
1563
Age 42
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Roberton, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Roberton, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1563
1563
Age 42
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Selkerk Lumisden, Selkirk, Scotland
Selkerk Lumisden, Selkirk, Scotland
1568
7 Aug 1568
Age 47
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
1569
ABT 1569
Age 48
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
1577
19 Dec 1577
Age 56
Death of Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders in Lumisden, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Lumisden, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1585
25 Jun 1585
Age 64
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Heddington, Wiltshire, England
Heddington, Wiltshire, England
1590
1590
Age 69
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Kirkof St Ettrick
Kirkof St Ettrick
1594
1594
Age 73
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married
None
1600
9 Jul 1600
Age 79
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1626
04 Jul 1626
Age 105
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Dunfermline,Fife,Scotland
Dunfermline,Fife,Scotland
1627
29 Apr 1627
Age 106
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Maddington, Wiltshire, England
Maddington, Wiltshire, England
1718
05 Jun 1718
Age 197
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Roberton , Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Roberton , Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1731
20 Nov 1731
Age 210
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Roberton, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Roberton, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
1731
20 Nov 1731
Age 210
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Roberton,Selkirk,Scotland
Roberton,Selkirk,Scotland
1804
19 Oct 1804
Age 283
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1952
14 Jun 1952
Age 431
Sir Robert '' The Elder" Scott, of Thirlestane, Warden-Depute of the West borders was married in Fitzroy
Fitzroy

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1521
    Event Place: Thirlestane, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1553
    Event Place: Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1563
    Event Place: Roberton, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1563
    Event Place: Selkerk Lumisden, Selkirk, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1568
    Event Place: Of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: ABT 1569
    Event Place: Of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1585
    Event Place: Heddington, Wiltshire, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1590
    Event Place: Kirkof St Ettrick

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1594

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1600
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Jul 1626
    Event Place: Dunfermline,Fife,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1627
    Event Place: Maddington, Wiltshire, England

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1718
    Event Place: Roberton , Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1731
    Event Place: Roberton, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1731
    Event Place: Roberton,Selkirk,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1804
    Event Place: Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1952
    Event Place: Fitzroy

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Buccleuch, Selkirkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1577
    Event Place: Lumisden, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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