John Melville (bef. 1398 - bef. 1463)

Born before 1398 in Raith, Scotland [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Marjory Scott — married 1412 in Scotland [uncertain]

Descendants

Died before Aug 1463 at about age 65 in Raith, Scotland [uncertain]

Biography

John Melville is a member of Clan Melville.

John was the son and heir of John Melville, 1st of Raith^[1] He was knighted in 1454.^[2]

He married Marjory Scott of Balwearie in 1412.^[1] They had issue including:

1. William, his heir^[2]
2. Elizabeth, m. David Boswell of Balgregie.^[2]

John died before Aug 1463.^[2]

Research Notes

From his marriage in 1412, one can infer his birth prior to 1398.

Source

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Fraser, Sir William. "Book of Carlaverock: Memoirs of the Maxwells, Earls of Nithsdale, Lords of Maxwell & Herries", Edinburgh: private, 1873, Vol. I, Archive.org, pp. 26-7
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Fraser, Sir William. "Book of Carlaverock: Memoirs of the Maxwells, Earls of Nithsdale, Lords of Maxwell & Herries", Edinburgh: private, 1873, Vol. I, Archive.org, p. 28

See also:

• Clan MacFarlane: John Melville

• The Peerage: John Melville