John (Craufurd) Craufurd IIIrd of Craufurdland (bef. 1232 - bef. 1285)

Born before 1232 in Scotland [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died before 1285 at about age 53 in Scotland [uncertain]

Biography

John (Craufurd) Craufurd IIIrd of Craufurdland is a member of Clan Crawford.

John was the son of John Craufurd. ^[1][2]

Research Notes

John's father is estimated to have died in 1232 so John was born prior to that event (or at least no more than nine months after). However, that date is conjectural. Paterson says that his father lived during the reign of Alexander II^[2] leaving one without much clarity, Paterson also says John lived in the reign of Alexander III (1249-1285) but again there is little to aid in obtaining accurate dates for birth or death.

Sources

1. ↑ Burke, John, "A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland", London: Harrison & Sons,1894, Ed. 8 Vol. I, Google Books, p. 419
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Paterson, James, "History of the County of Ayr: With a Genealogical Account of the Families of Ayrshire", Edinburgh: John Dick, 1852, Vol. II, Archive.org, p. 195

See also:

• Clan MacFarlane: John Craufurd

• Craufurdland: History