John
"of Cadboll Tutor of Cromarty"
Urquhart of Craigfintray
formerly Urquhart
Born in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Ancestors 
Son of Alexander (Urquhart) Urquhart of Cromarty and Dunlugas
and Beatrix (Innes) Innes Lady Dunlugas
Brother of
Walter (Urquhart) Urquhart of Cromarty, Thomas (Urquhart) Urquhart of Craighouse, Arthur (Urquhart) Urquhart of Balblair, James Urquhart, Agnes Urquhart, Catherine Urquhart and Elizabeth (Urquhart) Urquhart Lady Struy
Husband of
Elizabeth (Gordon) Gordon Lady Craigston
— married
about 1580 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Husband of
Jean (Abernethy) Abernethy Lady Craigston
— married
about 1595 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Husband of
Elizabeth (Seton) Seton Lady Saltoun
— married
about 1610 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Descendants 
Father of
John (Urquhart) Urquhart of Laithers, Beatrix (Urquhart) Urquhart Lady Buckie, Violet (Urquhart) Urquhart Lady Cluny, Patrick (Urquhart) Urquhart of Lethenty and Meldrum, Adam (Urquhart) Urquhart of Auchintoul, Walter (Urquhart) Urquhart of Crombie, James (Urquhart) Urquhart of Oldcraig and Unknown (Urquhart) Urquhart Lady Tyrie
Died
at about age 84
in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Biography
John (Urquhart) Urquhart of Craigfintray has Scottish Ancestors.
John (Urquhart) Urquhart of Craigfintray was born in Scotland.
John (Urquhart) Urquhart of Craigfintray is a member of Clan Urquhart.
This profile is part of the Urquhart Name Study.
AKA Tutor of Cromarty
John Urquhart was born in 1547 at Craigfintray in the parish of Turriff, Aberdeenshire, the second son of Alexander Urquhart. [1]
John Urquhart "Tutor of Cromarty" married 3 times, firstly to Elizabeth Gordon.[1]
Secondly, to Jean Abernethy, daughter of Alexander Abernethy, 6th Lord Saltoun.[2][3]
With his last wife Elizabeth Seton he had the following children: [1]
- Patrick, heir to his father's estate
- Adam, of Auchintoul
- Walter, of Crombie
- James, of old Craig
- a daughter who married Fraser of Easter Tyrie
John Urquhart passed away, aged 84 years, on the 8th of November 1631, at Craigston, in the parish of Turriff , Aberdeenshire, and was buried in King Edward Old Kirkyard, Aberdeenshire.[1]
Inscription To the memory and for the remains of John Urquhart of Craigfintray (who was commonly called the Tutor of Cromarty, son of Alexander Urquhart, Sheriff of Cromarty. He was a man remarkable for his prudence. He died on the 8th of November 1631. Of John Urquhart of Laithers, his eldest son died 11th of December 1631. Of John Urquhart his grandson, died 30th of November 1634.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Temple, Rev. William,1894: The Thanage Of Fermartyn, Including The District Commonly Called Formartine, Its Proprietors, With Genealogical Deductions; Its Parishes, Ministers, Churches, Churchyards, Antiquities, [Etc.]". 2021.Archive.Org.>tUrquhart, pg 693.
- ↑ Paul, James Balfour, Sir, 1846-1931 : The Scots Peerage : Founded On Wood's Ed. Of Sir Robert Douglas's Peerage Of Scotland; Containing An Historical And Genealogical Account Of The Nobility Of That Kingdom : Free Download, Borrow, And Streaming : Internet Archive". 2021. Internet Archive. >Jean Abernethy, Vol VII, pps 412-3
- ↑ Temple, Rev. William,1894: The Thanage Of Fermartyn, Including The District Commonly Called Formartine, Its Proprietors, With Genealogical Deductions; Its Parishes, Ministers, Churches, Churchyards, Antiquities, [Etc.]". 2021.Archive.Org.>tAlexander Seton of Meldrum, pg 690.
- Paul, James Balfour, Sir, 1846-1931, Ed. Dn: The Scots Peerage; Founded On Wood's Edition Of Sir Robert Douglas's Peerage Of Scotland; Containing An Historical And Genealogical Account Of The Nobility Of That Kingdom : Free Download, Borrow, And Streaming : Internet Archive. Internet Archive. Accessed March 8 2020.>Scots Peerage, Jean Abernethy, pg 412.
- 'Aberdeenshire Epitaphs And Inscriptions : With Historical, Biographical, Genealogical, And Antiquarian Notes / By John A. Henderson : Henderson, John Alexander, D.1929 : Free Download, Borrow, And Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. Accessed May 15 2020.>Urquhart, pgs 428-431
See also:
- Find A Grave, database and images : accessed 22 December 2019), memorial page for John “The Tutor” Urquhart (1547–8 Nov 1631), Find A Grave: Memorial #141778402, citing King Edward Old Kirkyard, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ; Maintained by GariochGraver (contributor 47469430) .
- Hetty Tayler (1946). History of the Family of Urquhart. Aberdeen University Press. note on p.133.
- Craigston Castle
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Mosley, Charles, editor. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes. Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003 Volume 3, page 3971.
John Urquhart was born in 1547 the son of Alexander Urquhart and Beatrice Innes. He married Elizabeth Cairnburrow, daughter of John Gordon of Cairnburrow, in 1580. He died on 8 November 1631. Tutor (guardian for underage kinsman) of Cromarty. Inherited Castle Craig from brother Thomas. He lived Craigfintray. In 1604 built Craigston Castle, Aberdeenshire. In 1610 married 3rd Elizabeth, only daughter and heiress of Alexander Seton of Meldrum younger and eventual heir of Meldrum. He lived in 1610 Craigfintray m 2nd Jean (d without surviving issue by), dau of Alexander Lord Saltoun of Abernethy (qv). Child of John Urquhart and c Elizabeth Cairnburrow John Urquhart+ d. 1631 Child of John Urquhart Patrick Urquhart+ b. 1611, d. 1664