John Dunbar was born illegitimate before 1520. This may be the same person as John of Bennetsfield. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar.
John Dunbar was made legitimate on 11 February 1539/40 when Patrick Dunbar was named as the father. Preceptum legit. Johannis Dunbar, bastardi, filii naturalis quondam Patrick Dunbar in communi forma, etc. John Dunbar were made legitimate along with Gavin Dunbar and George Dunbar on 6 March 1539/40 when Patrick Dunbar was named as the father. Rex dedit literas legitimationis Gavin, James, John, George & David natural sons of the late Patrick Dunbar were legitimated.
John died on 5 December 1545. Quinto Decembris 1545 occisus esst Johannes Dumbar de Benegfeild in Canonia Rossense.
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