Archibald Johnston (abt. 1545 - bef. 1619)

Born about 1545 in Kirkpatrick Juxta, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Rachel Arnot — married before 15 May 1577 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Descendants

Died before 28 Apr 1619 before about age 74 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Biography

Archibald Johnston was born in Kirkpatrick Juxta, Dumfriesshire ^[1]

Archibald Johnstoun married Rachell Arnot before 15 May 1577 when Archibald was admitted a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh on 15 May 1577 by right of his wife Rachell eldest daughter of the deceased John Arnot burgess and guild brother.^[2]

Archibald Johnestoun died before 28 April 1619 when his will was confirmed in Edinburgh Commissary Court.^[3]

Children: ^[1]

1. James. married Elizabeth Craig.
2. Samuel
3. Joseph. Founder of Johnston's of Hilton.
4. Rachel. married (1) John Jackson, (2) William Bruce.
5. Jonet/Janet. married (1) James Skene, (2) James Inglis.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston Author: Scottish History Society; Constable, T. and A., Edinburgh; Warriston, Archibald Johnston, Lord, 1611-1663; Mar, John Erskine, earl of, 1675-1732; Grant, Anne MacVicar, 1755-1838. Publisher: Edinburgh, Printed at the University Press by T. and A. Constable for the Scottish History Society 1896. Pages 4-6.
2. ↑ Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild Brethren 1406-1700; Scottish Record Society; Edinburgh; 1929; page 275
3. ↑ Index of Wills & Testaments; Johnestoun, Archibald; 28/4/1619; merchant, burgess of Edinburgh; Testament Testamentar and Inventory; Edinburgh Commissary Court; CC8/8/50; from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

See Also:

• Peerage