YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville 1505–1548 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1505

Birth Location: Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 13 December 1548

Death Location: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Executed for Treason

Father: Sir Melville

Mother: Janet Bonar

Spouse(s): Lady Napier

Children(s): Lady Melville

Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville was born in 1505 in Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of Sir John Sherwood Melville 4Th Laird Of Raith Earl Of Leven And Melville And Janet Bonar. Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville married Lady Janet Helen Napier Bonar Of Melville De Napier, and had children including Lady Janet Erskine Melville. Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville passed away in 1548 in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Executed for Treason.

Find more search results for Sir Melville
SM

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

  • Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville was born in 1505 in Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of Sir John Sherwood Melville 4Th Laird Of Raith Earl Of Leven And Melville And Janet Bonar.
  • Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville married Lady Janet Helen Napier Bonar Of Melville De Napier, and had children including Lady Janet Erskine Melville.
  • Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville passed away in 1548 in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Executed for Treason.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Melville
1460–1548
Birth Location: Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
SM
Janet Bonar
1465–1506
Birth Location: Rossie, Fife, Scotland
JB

Spouses(s)

Lady Napier
1477–1548
Birth Location: Merchiston, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
LN

Children(s)

Lady Melville
1495–1550
Birth Location: Raith Park, Fife, Scotland
LM

Sir Melville's Ancestors

Self
Sir Melville
1505–1548
Birth Place: Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Sir John Sherwood Melville 4th Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville
1460–1548
Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Janet Bonar
1465–1506
Rossie, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir Melville's Descendants

1.
SM
Sir (John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and) Melville (1505–13 December 1548) m. Lady (Janet Helen Napier Bonar of Melville de) Napier (1477–1548)
  1. 1. Lady (Janet Erskine) Melville 1495–1550 m. Sir (James Kirkcaldy of Grange, Lord High Treasurer to King James V, Baron of) Kircaldy 1500–1556 m. Aeltijen Durham 1500–
    1. 1. Sir (James Grange) Kirkcaldy 1530–1573 m. Helen (of Pitcaple) Leslie 1534–1577
      1. 1. William (Kirkcaldy of) Grange 1551– m. Margaret Hamiltoun 1576–
        1. 1. Robert (Kirkcaldy of) Grange 1618– m. Anna Leslie 1620–
        2. 2. William Kirkcaldie 1605–
        3. 3. Margaret Kirkcaldy 1604–1606
        4. 4. Isobell Kirkcaldy 1619–1671
        5. 5. Rev (Thomas Kirkcaldie minister of the Gospel at) Dalserf 1620–1691
        6. 6. Jein Kirkcaldy 1614–
      2. 2. Janet, (Lady Logiealton, Balbougie) Kirkcaldy 1559–1625
      3. 3. Margaret, (Lady Dunbar) Kirkcaldy 1552–1610
    2. 2. Lady (Isobel Kirkland\Kircaldy) * 1523–1542
    3. 3. Agnes Kirkcaldy 1522–1553
    4. 4. Thomas Kirkcaldy 1538–1573
    5. 5. Lady (Janet) Kirkcaldy 1520–1572
    6. 6. Sir (William Kirkcaldy Governor of Edinburgh) Castle 1520–1573
    7. 7. David Kirkaldy 1532–1558
    8. 8. George Kirkaldy 1510–1558
    9. 9. Alicia Kirkland 1521–1572
    10. 10. Lady (Marion) Kirkcaldy 1527–1572 m. William (Semple 2nd Baron of) Cathcart 1485–1552
    11. 11. Majory Kirkcaldy 1550–1568
    12. 12. Elizabeth (Grange) Kirkcaldy 1524–1572
    13. 13. William (Scott 4th Lord of Buccleuch Scott of) Kirkurd 1522–1552
    14. 14. David Kirkcaldy 1510–1558

Sir Melville's Timeline

6 Records

1495
1495
Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville was married in Merchiston, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Merchiston, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
1505
1505
Birth of Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville in Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1548
13 December 1548
Age 43
Death of Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Executed for Treason
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Executed for Treason
1563
30 Mar 1563
Age 58
Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville was married in Lundie, Angus, Scotland
Lundie, Angus, Scotland
1570
30 Mar 1570
Age 65
Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville was married
None
1575
1575
Age 70
Sir John Thomas Sherwood Melville II Laird of Raith, Earl of Leven and Melville was married
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1505
    Event Place: Raith, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1495
    Event Place: Merchiston, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1563
    Event Place: Lundie, Angus, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1570

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1575

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Dumbarton, Ayr, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Dumbarton, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 December 1548
    Event Place: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Executed for Treason
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Sir Melville

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