Outlander is a STARZ Original Series based on the bestselling novels by Diana Gabaldon. It follows Claire Randall, a married combat nurse who mysteriously travels from 1945 back to 1743. Trapped in an unfamiliar world, she’s forced to marry a Scottish warrior, Jamie Fraser, to survive.
What begins as a marriage of convenience quickly turns into a passionate love affair, splitting Claire’s heart between two centuries. Blending period drama, romance, science fiction, and adventure, Outlander delivers an epic tale that keeps viewers hooked.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the Outlander family tree to see how the show’s characters connect to its central couple.
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Breaking Down the Outlander Family Tree
The Outlander TV series doesn’t follow a linear story; it leaps across multiple centuries. Over seven seasons, 91 episodes, and with a final season set to premiere in early 2026, audiences have met countless pivotal characters. That’s why understanding Jamie and Claire’s family tree is key to fully enjoying the saga.
So, let’s dive in.
Jamie Fraser — One of Outlander’s Main Characters
Jamie Fraser is a central character in Outlander. Born to Ellen and Brian Fraser, he belongs to the renowned Fraser clan. Jamie endured a difficult childhood, losing both his brother William and his mother by the time he was ten.
But despite these hardships, he grew into a formidable warrior, serving as a mercenary in France and later as a soldier in Scotland. His life seemed destined to remain ordinary until he met Claire, a woman who mysteriously traveled back in time by two centuries.
Claire Beauchamp — One of Outlander’s Main Characters
Claire was born in the 20th century, and like Jamie, she lost both her parents at a young age. She was raised by her uncle, and through him, she met Frank Randall, a historian she would later marry.
When World War II broke out, Claire served as a combat nurse while Frank worked as an MI6 officer. The war separated the couple, and in hopes of reconnecting, they traveled to the Scottish Highlands. But instead of rekindling her marriage, Claire was mysteriously swept back into the 18th century.
Frank Randall — Claire’s Husband in the 20th Century
Frank Randall is an important character in Outlander, not because he remains in the spotlight for long, but because of how he shapes Claire’s journey. Before traveling back in time, Claire is married to Frank. Although Frank and Jamie, Claire’s second husband, seem unrelated at first, the series later reveals an eerie connection. Frank is a direct descendant of Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall, the infamous 18th-century British officer who was Jamie Fraser’s sworn enemy.
Laoghaire MacKenzie — Claire’s Archenemy and Jamie’s Second Wife
Laoghaire grew up at Castle Leoch. She developed a strong infatuation with Jamie after he took a beating on her behalf as a young boy. When Claire arrived from the 20th century and married Jamie, Laoghaire’s jealousy turned into bitter resentment.
Years later, after Claire returned to the 20th century, Jamie married Laoghaire in Claire’s absence. But when Claire came back, their union was declared invalid, reigniting Laoghaire’s feelings of betrayal.
Faith and Brianna Fraser — Jamie and Claire’s Daughters
Faith was Jamie and Claire’s first child, but she was stillborn due to complications during Claire’s pregnancy. Although Faith never lived, her loss forged an even deeper bond between Jamie and Claire.
Brianna, lovingly called Bree, is their second daughter. Unlike Faith, Bree was born after Claire’s return to the 20th century. Frank graciously raised her as his own, but when Bree later discovered the truth about her parentage, she traveled back in time to meet her real father.
Roger MacKenzie — Brianna’s Husband
Roger was an Oxford historian who lost both his parents as a baby. He was raised in Scotland by his distant relative, Reverend Reginald Wakefield.
Roger first met Claire and Brianna when they visited the Reverend, and it was during this time that he and Bree fell in love. When Brianna later traveled back to the 18th century, Roger followed her, revealing that he, too, could travel in time. After enduring many unexpected trials, the two eventually married.
Amanda and Jeremiah Mackenzie — Roger and Brianna’s Children
Roger and Brianna had two children, Jeremiah (Jemmy) and Amanda (Mandy). Jemmy was born in the 18th century, though his paternity was surrounded by doubt at first. Many wondered whether he was Roger’s son or the child of Stephen Bonnet, the pirate who assaulted Brianna. Later in the series, it’s confirmed that Jemmy is indeed Roger’s son. Like his parents, Jemmy also inherited the rare ability to travel through time.
Amanda was also born in the 18th century but with a life-threatening heart defect. Since there was no treatment available in that era, the MacKenzies risked everything to journey through the stones to the 20th century. So, she could receive modern surgery and a chance at life.
Fergus Fraser — Jamie and Claire’s Adopted Son
Fergus’s birth name was Claudel. He was an orphan who grew up as a street urchin in Paris. When Claire and Jamie first met him in Season 2, Jamie immediately took a liking to the boy. Eventually, he formally adopted Fergus, giving him the Fraser name. And Fergus proved himself every bit worthy of it.
Fiercely loyal to Jamie and Claire, Fergus became an important and trusted member of the Fraser clan.
Marsali Mackimmie — Laoghaire’s Daughter and Fergus’ Wife
Marsali is Laoghaire’s daughter from her first husband, Simon MacKimmie. She met Fergus Fraser in the American colonies, and the two fell in love. They eventually married, formally linking the MacKimmie family to the Fraser clan.
Joan Mackimmie — Laoghaire’s Daughter
Joan is Laoghaire’s second daughter with Simon MacKimmie. Although she and her sister were raised the same way, Joan chose a religious path and became a nun. Her connection to the Fraser family remained mostly through her mother.
Geneva Dunsany — Mother of Jamie’s Son, William
Geneva lived at the Helwater estate in England with her parents, Lord and Lady Dunsany. When Jamie was forced into servitude after the Jacobite Rising, Geneva became infatuated with him. Jamie resisted her advances, but Geneva, spoiled and determined to get her way, manipulated him into sleeping with her. She became pregnant from that encounter but tragically died during childbirth, leaving behind their son, William.
William Ransom — Jamie’s Biological Son
William Ransom was Jamie’s last child. But he was unaware of his parentage. Geneva was married to Ludovic Ransom at the time of William’s birth. So, he believed the Eighth Earl of Ellesmere was his actual father. Geneva tragically died in childbirth, and Ludovic also passed away soon after, leaving William to inherit the title of Ninth Earl of Ellesmere. He was later raised by Lord John Grey, a loyal British officer and one of Jamie’s closest friends.
Lord John Grey — Jamie’s Closest Friend and William’s Caretaker
Lord John Grey first encountered Jamie during the Jacobite Rising, when John himself was just a teenager trying to prove himself. Their first meeting was tense, but years later, when John became governor of Ardsmuir Prison, their relationship evolved into a lasting bond built on respect and trust. Beyond his loyalty to Jamie, John also played a crucial role in raising William Ransom, becoming the boy’s legal guardian and caretaker after his parents’ death.
How to Make a Similar Family Tree Using EdrawMind?
When you’re trying to track a complex lineage like that of Outlander, a family tree is just what you need. It shows you exactly where each character comes from as storylines overlap and twist together.
The only catch is that drawing such family trees can be challenging, especially when you don’t have the right tool. That’s where EdrawMind comes in. With its ready-made family templates and customizable connections, creating even the most intricate family tree becomes effortless.
Here’s a quick guide to help you design an Outlander-style family tree with EdrawMind.
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Step 1 Open a New File
- Sign up with your email if you’re visiting the software for the first time..
- You can also use your social media handles to sign in.
- Locate and click the Create tab in the top-left corner. Select Local Mind Map to open a blank canvas.
Step 2 Change the Tree Layout
- Click the Main Idea box to access the editing panel.
- Select Layout to view your options.
- Choose the tree structure shown in the image below.
Step 3 Arrange Profiles
- The next step is creating character profiles. For that, double-click anywhere on the canvas and create a floating topic.
- Create the same number of floating topics as your family members. In Jamie Fraser’s family tree, we have 12 members, so make sure to have the same number of floating topics.
- Arrange the floating topics so that Jamie Fraser is the starting point of the tree. The second tier should include his wives or anyone he had children with. Their children would come next, followed by subsequent generations.
Step 4 Build Connections
- Select any profile (floating topic) from the canvas, click More > Relationship, and drag the connector to another profile.
- You can also change the connector's color, thickness, and style from the on-screen prompt.
Step 5 Add Labels
- Let’s start adding names to the family tree. Simply double-click any floating topic and start writing.
- You can customize the font size, style, and color from the on-screen prompt or right-side customization panel.
- Continue adding labels to the floating topics and make connecttions until the family tree is complete.
Pro Tip: Add and Edit Text Descriptions
- If you want to add more details to individual characters, expand the floating topic by pressing the Enter key. Paste your character description in the extended node.
- Now, click Generate from the on-screen prompt and modify the text. Using advanced AI algorithms, you can adjust its tone, length, language, and more.
Step 6 Insert Visual Cues
- Remembering every character’s name might be challenging. That’s where visual cues help viewers identify all the members in a family tree. To do this, go to the Insert tab and upload an image from your system.
- You can simply copy and paste images onto the canvas, too.
- Use the on-screen prompt to crop, rotate, and fine-tune the images.
Pro Tip 2: Change Image Outline
- If you’re not happy with the square image shape, you can easily change it in EdrawMax. Simply copy the image from EdrawMind and paste it on EdrawMax’s blank canvas.
- Select the image and click Crop to Shape from the on-screen prompt.
- Now, select the image outline you prefer. Copy the final image and paste it on the EdrawMind canvas.
Step 7 Download the Family Tree
- Once your Outlander Jamie Fraser family tree is complete, click the Export icon from the quick-access toolbar to choose a desired format.
- You can choose from Graphics (PNG, JPG, JPEG, etc), PDF, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).
- Select your desired format and click Export to download the family tree.
Wrapping It Up!
Outlander is an epic tale of love and sacrifice, with a thrilling touch of sci-fi. Now that you have the Mackenzie family tree, following the storyline will feel even more rewarding. Keep it handy as we count down to the final season in 2026.
And if you love family trees, why not try creating your own with EdrawMind? It’s surprisingly easy, and you might just enjoy the process as much as the result. Give it a go the next time inspiration strikes.
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