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William Sinclair 1489 – 1570 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1489

Birth Location: Caithness, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Jul 1570

Death Location: Scotland

Father: Sir Clair

Mother: Margaret Hepburn

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The story of William Sinclair began in 1489 in Caithness, Scotland. William Sinclair passed away in 1570 in Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Sinclair began in 1489 in Caithness, Scotland.
  • William Sinclair passed away in 1570 in Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Clair
1459 – 1513
Birth Location: Wick, Caithness, Northwest Highlands, Scotland
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Margaret Hepburn
1463 – 1542
Birth Location: Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland
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Children(s)

William Sinclair's Ancestors

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William Sinclair
1489 – 1570
Birth Place: Caithness, Scotland
Parents
Sir Knight Capt Henry, 3rd Lord St Clair, Justicar of Orkney & Shetland, Earl of Caithness, Baron Roslin Sinclair St Clair
1459 – 1513
Wick, Caithness, Northwest Highlands, Scotland
Margaret (Baroness of Hailes) Hepburn
1463 – 1542
Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland
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William Sinclair's Timeline

2 Records

1489
1489
Birth of William Sinclair in Caithness, Scotland
Caithness, Scotland
1570
17 Jul 1570
Age 81
Death of William Sinclair in Scotland
Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1489
    Event Place: Caithness, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1570
    Event Place: Scotland
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