John Crichton (abt. 1518 - abt. 1570)

Born about 1518 in Strathord, Perthshire, Scotland [uncertain]

Husband of Isabel Crichton — married 19 Jun 1538 in Scotland

Husband of Janet Ruthven — married 9 May 1544 in Scotland

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Biography

He is the eldest son of Sir John Crichton 3rd of Strathurd. His mother is Elizabeth Lyon. ^[1]

He married (1538) Isabel, daughter of James Crichton (dispensation provided). Also married Janet Ruthven (1544) daughter of William, 2nd Lord Ruthven)

He has 6 known children ^{[2] [3] [4]}

1. Sir Patrick, 5th of Strathurd
2. Abraham , portioner of Banchrie
3. Henry
4. Margaret who marries Andrew Murray, 4th of Balvaird, and secondly Mango Murray of Denork and Claremont
5. Elizabeth first marries her stepbrother Andrew Mercer of Meiklour, and secondly Sir John Ogilvy of Craig
6. Christian who marries Alexander Moncrieff, 1st of Kintullo

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland, Red Books of Scotland, 1600-1939 Published 2022 Volume 3 page 384
2. ↑ Scotland, Red Books of Scotland, 1600-1939 Published 2022 Volume 3 page 385
3. ↑ Scotland, Red Books of Scotland, 1600-1939 Published 2022 Volume 3 page 386
4. ↑ Scotland, Red Books of Scotland, 1600-1939 Published 2022 Volume 3 page 387 6th child, top of page)