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William Colquhoun 1524–1541 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1524

Birth Location: Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage.

Death Date: 1541

Death Location: Craigton (unable to locate), Saint Andrew Parish, Surry, Jamaica There IS a Craigton Estate (coffee plantation) but cant connect the family name.

Father: George Glinnis'

Mother: Lady Kilmarnock\Colquhoun

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The story of William Colquhoun began in 1524 in Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage.. William Colquhoun passed away in 1541 in Craigton (unable to locate), Saint Andrew Parish, Surry, Jamaica There IS a Craigton Estate (coffee plantation) but cant connect the family name..

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  • The story of William Colquhoun began in 1524 in Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage..
  • William Colquhoun passed away in 1541 in Craigton (unable to locate), Saint Andrew Parish, Surry, Jamaica There IS a Craigton Estate (coffee plantation) but cant connect the family name..

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William Colquhoun's Ancestors

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William Colquhoun
1524–1541
Birth Place: Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage.
Parents
George Humphrey Colquhoun** 'Laird van Glinnis'
1500–1538
Glens, Ayrshire, Scotland
Lady (Margaret Boyd of) Kilmarnock\Colquhoun
1495–1595
Kilmarnock (Ayrshire) Scotland
Grandparents
Sir (Knight John Ian XI Lord of Luss) Colquhoun
1475–1536
Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
LADY (MARGARET ELIZABETH STEWART married) COLQUHOUN
1475–1571
Luss, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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William Colquhoun's Timeline

2 Records

1524
1524
Birth of William Colquhoun in Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage.
Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage.
1541
1541
Age 17
Death of William Colquhoun in Craigton (unable to locate), Saint Andrew Parish, Surry, Jamaica There IS a Craigton Estate (coffee plantation) but cant connect the family name.
Craigton (unable to locate), Saint Andrew Parish, Surry, Jamaica There IS a Craigton Estate (coffee plantation) but cant connect the family name.

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1524
    Event Place: Rossdhu (Elan-Rossdhu) Castle, Luss Parish, Dunbartonshire, Scotland -Rossdhu Castle was probably built to replace Elan-Rossdhu. Held by Maldouen's bef 1220. In the 14th century passed to the Colquhoun's by marriage.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1541
    Event Place: Craigton (unable to locate), Saint Andrew Parish, Surry, Jamaica There IS a Craigton Estate (coffee plantation) but cant connect the family name.

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