Biography · Cunningham-22081
Robert Cunningham
before 1 February 1561
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Biography and research notes
The father relationship with John Cunningham is assessed as uncertain. Child gives only an uncited tree assertion naming John and Katerin.
Birthbefore 1 February 1561 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityDunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Family and relationships
How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.
Partner 1Janet Cunningham PatonDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Cunningham Paton Dates not established | spouse | Unassessed partner link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Parents 2John CunninghamDates not establishedKaterin Cunningham WalwoodDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cunningham Dates not established | father | Uncertain father link | Child gives only an uncited tree assertion naming John and Katerin. Source review: live biography. |
| Katerin Cunningham Walwood Dates not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Earlier notes and research toolsEarlier assessments, imports, comparisons and exports
This material is retained for audit and future research. It is not a second current conclusion. Imported values, automated comparisons and raw exports do not override the reviewed presentation above.
Research notes and earlier assessments
Conclusion: Current conclusion
The father relationship with John Cunningham is assessed as uncertain. Child gives only an uncited tree assertion naming John and Katerin.
Original Markdown
The father relationship with [John Cunningham](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cunningham-5869) is assessed as **uncertain**. Child gives only an uncited tree assertion naming John and Katerin.
Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: John Cunningham. Assessment: uncertain.
Reason: Child gives only an uncited tree assertion naming John and Katerin.
Source summary: live biography. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Original Markdown
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: [John Cunningham](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cunningham-5869). Assessment: **uncertain**. Reason: Child gives only an uncited tree assertion naming John and Katerin. Source summary: live biography. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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