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William Buchan Comyn 1170–1233 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1170

Birth Location: Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1233

Death Location: Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father: Richard Comyn

Mother: Hextilda Tynedale

Spouse(s): Margaret Buchan, Sarah Fitzhugh, Margaret Colhan

Children(s): Alexander Scotland, John Comyn, Euphenia Comyn, Richard Sir

William Buchan Comyn was born in 1170 in Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of Richard Comyn And Hextilda Tynedale. William Buchan Comyn married Margaret Buchan, Margaret Colhan, Sarah Fitzhugh, and had children including Alexander Comyn Earl Buchan Constable Of Scotland, Euphenia Comyn, John Comyn, Richard Comyn Sir. William Buchan Comyn/ passed away in 1233 in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • William Buchan Comyn was born in 1170 in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the child of Richard Comyn And Hextilda Tynedale.
  • William Buchan Comyn married Margaret Buchan, Margaret Colhan, Sarah Fitzhugh, and had children including Alexander Comyn Earl Buchan Constable Of Scotland, Euphenia Comyn, John Comyn, Richard Comyn Sir.
  • William Buchan Comyn passed away in 1233 in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Comyn
1115–1177
Birth Location: Altyre, , , Scotland/
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Hextilda Tynedale
1122–1182
Birth Location: Tynedale, , , Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Buchan
1185–1244
Birth Location: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
MB
Sarah Fitzhugh
1160–1204
Birth Location: Altyre, Scotland/
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Margaret Colhan
1185–1244
Birth Location: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
MC

Children(s)

Alexander Scotland
1217–1290
Birth Location: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
AS
John Comyn
1211–1273
Birth Location: Badenoch,,Inverness-Shire,Scotland
JC
Euphenia Comyn
1219–1267
Birth Location: Bothwell, Midlothian, Scotland
EC
Richard Sir
1170–1244
Birth Location: Altyre, Moray, Scotland
RS

William Comyn's Ancestors

Self
William Comyn
1170–1233
Birth Place: Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Richard Comyn
1115–1177
Altyre, , , Scotland/
Hextilda Tynedale
1122–1182
Tynedale, , , Scotland
Grandparents
William (Comyn Chancellor of) Scotland
1084–1114
Altyre, Moray, Scotland/
Maude (Banaster) Bassett
1088–1180
Basset, Leicestershire, England
Huctred Tynedale
1096–1152
Tynedale, Scotland
Beatrice (Beatrix Bethoc Dane Princess Of) Scotland
1100–1160
Tynedale, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Comyn
1053–1100
Sybyl Giffard
1057–1084
Thurstan Banastre
1057–1100
Cecily Bassett
1061–1080
Waltheof II
1045–1076
Maud StLis
1021–1081
Donald Scotland
1034–1097
Hextilda FitzAndlaw
1029–1093
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Comyn
1022–1069
Osbert Giffard
1042–1096
Weva Crefon
1025–1087
Robert Banastre
1030–1128
Sigurd Northumbria
1020–1055
Aelfled Bernicia
1027–1110
Duncan Scotland
1013–1040
Sibyl Fitzsiward
1014–1093
Andlaw Fitzhemming
1010–1029
Guri Fitzhemming
1012–1029

William Comyn's Descendants

1.
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William (Buchan) Comyn (1170–1233) m. Margaret Buchan (1185–1244) m. Sarah Fitzhugh (1160–1204) m. Margaret Colhan (1185–1244)
  1. 1. Alexander (Comyn Earl Buchan Constable of) Scotland 1217–1290 m. Elizabeth (de) Quincy 1226–1282
    1. 1. Margaret Comyn 1265–1296 m. Sir (William I * Lord Gorgy, Crainmillar, and Drumry De) LIVINGSTON.. 1270–1339 m. William Livingston 1290–1339 m. Patrick Dunbar 1242–1308
      1. 1. William (De Livingston Sir Baron of Callendar) II 1290–1364 m. Christian (de) Callendar 1306–1350
        1. 1. John (Livingston Sir Laird) Callandar 1350–1402 m. Hannah Menteith 1355–1387 m. Agnes Douglas 1378–1450 m. Christian Menteith 1348–1380
  2. 2. John Comyn 1211–1273 m. Amabilia (of) Scotland 1217–1267
    1. 1. Matilda Comyn 1250–1288 m. Andrew (Moray Lord) Bothwell 1249–1297 m. Andrew (Moray 3rd Lord of) Bothwell 1249–1297
      1. 1. William Moray 1270–1289 m. Christina Bruce 1273–1356 m. Christiana Bruce 1256–1357
        1. 1. William Murray 1297–1352 m. Isobel Randolph 1280–1361 m. Isobel Randolph 1310–1361
  3. 3. Euphenia Comyn 1219–1267 m. Andrew Moray 1218–1249
    1. 1. Andrew (Moray Lord) Bothwell 1249–1297 m. Matilda Comyn 1250–1288
  4. 4. Richard (Comyn) Sir 1170–1244 m. Margaret Colhan 1185–1244 m. Elizabeth DeQuincy 1221–1282
    1. 1. John (I Comyn the Red Earl of) Angus 1211–1273 m. Amabilia (DeLindsay Countess of Angus) Maud 1217–1267 m. Alice (de) Ros 1245–1286

William Comyn's Timeline

27 Records

1158
abt 1158/70
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Moray, Scotland
Moray, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1163
1163
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1170
1170
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1191
1191
Age 21
Birth of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Castle Manor, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan Castle Manor, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
1233
1233
Age 63
Death of William Buchan Comyn in Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Buchan Manor/Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1191
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 115870
    Event Place: Buchan Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Moray, Scotland
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1163
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1170
    Event Place: Buchan CastleBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan ManorBuchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] OneWorldTree
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan Castle Manor, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan ManorBuchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan ManorBuchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan ManorBuchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan ManorBuchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1233
    Event Place: Buchan ManorBuchan, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index
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