The precise date and place of his birth, or anything regarding his family connections, have not yet been ascertained, although he is almost certainly a member of one of the great Lauder families of that time - Lauder of The Bass, or Lauder of Haltoun.
The exact date and details about his family background have not been confirmed yet; however, it is probable that he comes from one of the influential Lauder families during that time - Lauder of The Bass or Lauder of Haltoun.