Biography · Herbison-440
Sir William Herbison
c. 1520
Scotland
Biography and research notes
The father relationship with George Herbertson is assessed as uncertain. Same tree-and-timeline reconstruction only.
Birthc. 1520 · Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityScotland
Family and relationships
How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.
Children 1Margaret (Herbison) Glasgowc. 1540–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret (Herbison) Glasgow c. 1540–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. |
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 | Same tree-and-timeline reconstruction only. Source review: live biography. |
Collateral relatives 1Helen Hutcheson1520–date not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Hutcheson 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. Same tree-and-timeline reconstruction only.
Original Markdown
The father relationship with [George Herbertson](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Herbertson-133) is assessed as **uncertain**. Same tree-and-timeline reconstruction only.
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: Same tree-and-timeline reconstruction only.
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: Same tree-and-timeline reconstruction only. 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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