YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Maitland 1390–1471 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1390

Birth Location: Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1471

Death Location: Thistlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Robert Mailtand

Mother: Marion Abernethy

Spouse(s): Margaret Wardlaw

Children(s): Lady Maitland

William Maitland was born in 1390 in Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of Robert Mailtand And Marion Abernethy. William Maitland married Margaret Wardlaw, and had children including Lady Margaret Maitland. William Maitland passed away in 1471 in Thistlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for William Maitland
WM

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

  • William Maitland was born in 1390 in Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, the child of Robert Mailtand And Marion Abernethy.
  • William Maitland married Margaret Wardlaw, and had children including Lady Margaret Maitland.
  • William Maitland passed away in 1471 in Thistlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Maitland's Ancestors

Self
William Maitland
1390–1471
Birth Place: Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Robert Mailtand
1369–1434
Marion Abernethy
1371–1466
Saltoun, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Grandparents
John Mailtand
1340–1395
Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland
Elixabeth ("Agnes") Dunbar
1352–1402
Stranith (Nithsdale), Dumfriesshire, Scotland
William Abernethy
1360–1420
Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland
Mary Stewart
1368–1420
Falkland Castle, Falkland, Fifeshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Maitland's Descendants

1.
WM
William Maitland (1390–1471) m. Margaret Wardlaw (1 Jan 1405–Abt 1486)
  1. 1. Lady (Margaret) Maitland 1418–1478 m. James SCRYMGEOUR 1421–1478 m. James SCRYMGEOUR 1426–1478
    1. 1. Mariota ((Mariot Marion)) SCRYMGEOUR 1453–1518 m. Robert Arbuthnott 1451–1506
      1. 1. David Arbuthnott 1559–1602 m. Elizabeth Rait 1563–1595
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Isobel) Arbuthnott 1590– m. James Young 1580–1627
        2. 2. Robert Arbuthnott 1592–1681 m. Margaret Graham 1600–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Arbuthnott 1476–
      3. 3. James Arbuthnot 1483–1521
      4. 4. Katherine Arbuthnot 1485–
      5. 5. Andrew Arbuthnott 1497–1571 m. Elizabeth Strachan 1501–1542
        1. 1. Principal (Alexander) Arbuthnot 1538–1583
      6. 6. Giles Arbuthnot 1490–1546
      7. 7. Janet Arbuthnott 1505–1535
      8. 8. Janet (Arbuthnot of) Arbuthnot 1450–
      9. 9. Isabel Arbuthnott 1476–1534
      10. 10. Catherine Arbuthnott 1477–
      11. 11. Elizabeth Arbuthnott 1482–1528
      12. 12. Patrick Arbuthnott 1484–
      13. 13. Christian-nic-Robert Arbuthnott 1486–
      14. 14. Robert Arbuthnott 1487–1545
    2. 2. John SCRYMGEOUR 1455–1513
    3. 3. James SCRYMGEOUR 1465–1504
    4. 4. Helen SCRYMGEOUR 1468–1481
    5. 5. John Scrymgeour 1458–1520 m. Janet Ogilvy 1455–1505
      1. 1. John Scrymgeour 1490–1562

William Maitland's Timeline

2 Records

1390
1390
Birth of William Maitland in Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1471
1471
Age 81
Death of William Maitland in Thistlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Thistlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1390
    Event Place: Lennoxlove Tower, Lethington, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 1 Aug 2024), entry for Lady Margaret Maitland, person ID 9376-1WX.
    [2] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 9 Sep 2024), entry for Marion Abernethy, person ID LJVR-2ZX.
    [3] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 10 Sep 2024), entry for Marion Abernethy, person ID LJVR-2ZX.
    [4] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 11 Sep 2024), entry for Robert Mailtand, person ID G7FG-ZW4.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1471
    Event Place: Thistlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 1 Aug 2024), entry for Lady Margaret Maitland, person ID 9376-1WX.
    [2] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 9 Sep 2024), entry for Marion Abernethy, person ID LJVR-2ZX.
    [3] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 10 Sep 2024), entry for Marion Abernethy, person ID LJVR-2ZX.
    [4] "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i>, accessed 11 Sep 2024), entry for Robert Mailtand, person ID G7FG-ZW4.

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