YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum 1582–1635 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1582

Birth Location: Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1635

Death Location: Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland (died w/o issue)

Father: Alexander Meldrum

Mother: Jean Abernethy

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1582, William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum entered the world in Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Alexander Seton 6Th Laird Of Meldrum And Jean Abernethy. William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum passed away in 1635 in Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland (died w/o issue).

Find more search results for William Meldrum
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:
B
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

  • In 1582, William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum entered the world in Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Alexander Seton 6Th Laird Of Meldrum And Jean Abernethy.
  • William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum passed away in 1635 in Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland (died w/o issue).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Meldrum's Ancestors

Self
William Meldrum
1582–1635
Birth Place: Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Seton 6th Laird of Meldrum
1542–1606
Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jean Abernethy
1561–1610
Rothiemay, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Alexander (Abernethy 6th Lord) Saltoun
1537–1587
Saltoun, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lady (Allison) Keith
1532–1567
Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
William Abernethy
1505–1543
Lady Erroll
1510–1574
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Meldrum's Timeline

2 Records

1582
1582
Birth of William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum in Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1635
1635
Age 53
Death of William Seton 8th Laird of Meldrum in Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland (died w/o issue)
Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland (died w/o issue)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1582
    Event Place: Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1635
    Event Place: Meldrum Aberdeenshire, Scotland (died w/o issue)

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