Biography · Herbertson-132
Helen Hutcheson
1520
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Biography and research notes
The father relationship with George Herbertson is assessed as uncertain. George is positioned as father from an 'Unknown Herbertson' tree and chronology.....
Birth1520 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityGlasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Family and relationships
How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.
Partner 1Thomas Hutchesonc. 1520–1594
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hutcheson c. 1520–1594 | spouse | Unassessed partner link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Children 5George Hutcheson1554–26 December 1639Thomas Hutcheson1558–date not establishedJanet Hutcheson1565–date not establishedElizabeth Hutcheson1566–date not establishedHelen Hill Hutcheson1575–1654
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hutcheson 1554–26 December 1639 | son | Unassessed son link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
| Thomas Hutcheson 1558–date not established | child | Unassessed child link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
| Janet Hutcheson 1565–date not established | child | Unassessed child link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
| Elizabeth Hutcheson 1566–date not established | child | Unassessed child link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
| Helen Hill Hutcheson 1575–1654 | child | Unassessed child link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Parents 1George HerbertsonDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Herbertson Dates not established | father | Uncertain father link | George is positioned as father from an 'Unknown Herbertson' tree and chronology. Source review: live biography. |
Collateral relatives 1Sir William Herbisonc. 1520–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Herbison c. 1520–date not established | sibling | Unassessed sibling 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 George Herbertson is assessed as uncertain. George is positioned as father from an 'Unknown Herbertson' tree and chronology.....
Original Markdown
The father relationship with [George Herbertson](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Herbertson-133) is assessed as **uncertain**. George is positioned as father from an 'Unknown Herbertson' tree and chronology.....
Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: George Herbertson. Assessment: uncertain.
Reason: George is positioned as father from an 'Unknown Herbertson' tree and chronology.....
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: [George Herbertson](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Herbertson-133). Assessment: **uncertain**. Reason: George is positioned as father from an 'Unknown Herbertson' tree and chronology..... 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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