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Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson 1462–1520 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1462

Birth Location: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1520

Death Location: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

Father: Robert Duncanson

Mother: Margaret Stewart

Spouse(s): Isabel Stewart

Children(s): John Elgin, Alexander Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Mary Robertson, Margaret Robertson, John *

The story of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson began in 1462 in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland. Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson married Isabel Stewart, and had children including Alexander Robertson, Duncan Robertson, John Laird Muirton Elgin, John Robertson, Margaret Robertson, Mary Robertson. Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson passed away in 1520 in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson began in 1462 in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland.
  • Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson married Isabel Stewart, and had children including Alexander Robertson, Duncan Robertson, John Laird Muirton Elgin, John Robertson, Margaret Robertson, Mary Robertson.
  • Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson passed away in 1520 in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Duncanson
1390–1460
Birth Location: Strowan, Perthshire, , Scotland
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Margaret Stewart
1420–1445
Birth Location: , Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Isabel Stewart
1460–1508
Birth Location: Garlies, Kirkcudbrightshr, Scotland
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Children(s)

John Elgin
1499–1540
Birth Location: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
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Alexander Robertson
1482–1520
Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
AR
Duncan Robertson
1462–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Robertson
1464–
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Robertson
1508–1608
Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
MR
John *
1469–1540
Birth Location: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
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Sir Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Sir Robertson
1462–1520
Birth Place: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
Robert Ruabh DeAtholia Duncanson
1390–1460
Strowan, Perthshire, , Scotland
Margaret Stewart
1420–1445
, Scotland
Grandparents
Duncan (Lord Atholl Donnchadh "Stout Duncan" The name Robertson was not in use at this) time.
1370–1432
Glenerochie and Rannoch, Scotland
Elizabeth Graham...
1375–1435
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert (robertson)
1338–1392
Joan Striveling
1340–1400
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Duncan Robertson...
1300–1355
Helen Lennox
1315–

Sir Robertson's Descendants

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Sir (Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen,) Robertson (1462–1520) m. Isabel Stewart (1460–1508)
  1. 1. John (laird Muirton) Elgin 1499–1540 m. Janet Reid 1525–1585 m. Janet Reid 1525–1585 m. Janet Reid 1525–1585 m. Margaret Crichton 1465–1540 m. Lady (Margaret Stewart Atholl Countess) Castletown 1470–1530
    1. 1. Gilbert Robertson 1480–1570 m. Janet Reid 1482– m. Janet Reid 1525–1585 m. Janet Reid 1512– m. Andirsone 1523–1547
      1. 1. William Robertson 1530–1599
      2. 2. David Robertson 1550–1600
      3. 3. Elgin (David 3rd Earl of Muirton) Robinson 1550–1600
      4. 4. Marion (Christian) Robertson 1542–1613
      5. 5. David Robertson 1499–1570 m. Maria (Colon) Innes 1505–1540
        1. 1. William ("4th Laird of Muirton") Robertson 1530–1597
        2. 2. Gilbert (A.) Robertson 1520–1570
        3. 3. Alexander Robertson –1673
        4. 4. William Robertson 1590–1630
    2. 2. William Robertson 1530–1599
    3. 3. David Robertson 1513–1550
    4. 4. David Robertson 1550–1570
    5. 5. David Robertson 1540–1600
    6. 6. David Robertson 1550–1600
    7. 7. Gilbert (Robertson, 2nd Laird of) Muirton 1520–1570
    8. 8. William Robertson 1482–1536
    9. 9. Laurence Robertson 1480–
    10. 10. Mary Robertson 1480–
    11. 11. Duncan Robertson 1480–
    12. 12. James Robertson 1480–
    13. 13. William, (6th Earl of Strowan) Robertson 1497–1530
    14. 14. GILBERT (II) ROBERTSON 1512–1570 m. Janet Reid 1525–1585
      1. 1. David Robertson –1550 m. Maria (Colon) Ines 1505–1560
        1. 1. William Robertson 1530–1593 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
      2. 2. David Robertson 1499–1570
      3. 3. David Robertson 1550–1570
      4. 4. Daughter Robertson 1537–1600
      5. 5. DAVID (3rd LAIRD OF MURITON ROBERTSON) (ROBINSON) 1550–1600
      6. 6. *DAVID, (3rd Laird of Muriton; 1567 May 14 married MARIA ANAYA; Clan ROBINSTON (in Scottish Gaelic spelled DONNACHAIDH) is one of oldest Scottish Clans; Motto: Virtutis gioria merces, "Glory is the reward of valour"; (Robinson)) ROBERTSON** 1540–1600
      7. 7. Christian Robertson 1540–1595
    15. 15. Gilbert, (2nd Laird of Muirton) Robertson 1520–1570 m. Janet (Reid) * 1512–1570 m. Janet Reid 1512–1585
      1. 1. David (3rd Laird of Muriton) Robertson 1540–1600 m. Maria (Colon) Innes 1540–1580 m. Innes Robertson 1565– m. Maria Colon 1550–
        1. 1. William ('The Proprietor of Muriton') Robertson 1560–1597 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
        2. 2. William (th Earl Muir Elgin) Robertson 1560–1599 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
        3. 3. William Robertson 1560–1599 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
        4. 4. William (Laird) Robertson 1590–1630
      2. 2. Gilbert (Laird Muirton Elgin) Robertson 1512–1570
      3. 3. DAVID Robertson 1499–1570
      4. 4. Unk Robertson 1537–1600
      5. 5. David Robertson 1550–1600
    16. 16. David Robertson 1499–1550
    17. 17. Gilbert (Robertson of) Muirton 1520–1570
    18. 18. Gilbert Robertson 1620–
    19. 19. Gilbert Robertson 1620–1570
  2. 2. Alexander Robertson 1482–1520 m. Isabel Stewart 1460–1508 m. Lady (Elizabeth Lyon) 18THGGM 1437–1516
    1. 1. Margaret Robertson 1508–1609
    2. 2. Duncan (Robertson) hic 1462–
    3. 3. Mary Robertson 1464–1519
    4. 4. Robert (Robertson) 17THGGF 1466–1526 m. Lady (Margaret Stewart Atholl Countess) Castletown 1470–1530 m. Lady (Isabel Agnes Countess Bothwell Stewart) 17THGGM 1470–1530 m. Margaret (Stewart) * 1479–1524 m. Elizabeth Stewart 1494–1564
      1. 1. William (6th Earl of Strowan) Robertson 1497–1530 m. Mary Pitcher 1488–1560
        1. 1. Robert (Robertson 7th Chief of) Struan 1513–1566 m. Mariota NicIain 1517–1577
        2. 2. Harriett Robertson 1524–
        3. 3. Rebecca Robertson 1519–
        4. 4. Edward Robertson 1522–
        5. 5. Isabel Robertson 1526–
        6. 6. Arthur Robertson 1520–
      2. 2. Alexander (Robertson) * 1502–1507
      3. 3. Margaret (Robertson) * 1508–1608
      4. 4. William ((6th Earl of Strowan) ROBERTSON) 16THGGF 1497–1530
      5. 5. William (6th Earl of Strowan) Robertson 1488–1532
      6. 6. James Robertson 1480–
      7. 7. Duncan Robertson 1480–
      8. 8. Mary Robertson 1480–
      9. 9. Margaret Robertson 1508–1608
    5. 5. James Robertson 1470–1555
    6. 6. Andrew Robertson 1468–
    7. 7. Margaret Robertson 1499–1561
    8. 8. Margaret Robertson 1508–1608
    9. 9. Alexander Robertson 1482–
    10. 10. John Robertson 1485–
    11. 11. Mary (Robertson) * 1464–
    12. 12. Andrew (Robertson) * 1468–1540
    13. 13. Duncan (Robertson) * 1462–1508
  3. 3. Duncan Robertson 1462–
  4. 4. Mary Robertson 1464–
  5. 5. Margaret Robertson 1508–1608
  6. 6. John (Robertson) * 1469–1540 m. Margaret Crichton 1465–1540

Sir Robertson's Timeline

6 Records

1433
1433
Birth of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
1460
1460
Birth of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
1462
1462
Birth of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
1489
23 Mar 1489/90
Age 27
Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson was married
None
1505
27 MAR 1505
Age 43
Death of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
1520
1520
Age 58
Death of Sir Alexander, 5th Earl of Strowan, 9th Laird of Struan, 5th Baronet of Stowen, Robertson in Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1433
    Event Place: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1460
    Event Place: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1462
    Event Place: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Mar 148990
    Record Source: Midlothian (Edinburgh), Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Kincardineshire, Perth, & Forfar: - Commissariot Record of Dunkeld, Register of Testaments, 1682-1800, and The Commissariot Record of Kirkendbright, Executry Papers, 1663-1801

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Laitt Gay, Angus, Scotland
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Midlothian: - Protocol Book of James Young, 1489-14923

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Midlothian (Edinburgh), Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 MAR 1505
    Event Place: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1520
    Event Place: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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