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Janet Chrichton 1461–1514

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Chrichton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1461 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 28 Jul 1514 · Morton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Spouse John Ggf15 Douglas Earl Van Morton
Children James Of Pompherstoun 3Rd Earl Of Morton 1St Earl Of Arran 5Th Lord Of Dalkeith Douglas

Researchers connected through Janet Chrichton 1461–1514

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Biography

The story of Janet Chrichton began in 1461 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Janet Chrichton married john ggf15 douglas earl van morton, and had children including james of pompherstoun 3rd earl of morton 1st earl of arran 5th lord of dalkeith douglas. Janet Chrichton passed away in 1514 in Morton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1461
Birth of Janet Chrichton in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Birth
1514
Death of Janet Chrichton in Morton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet Chrichton (1461–1514) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Morton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Janet in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Janet Chrichton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janet Chrichton PTP
1461–1514
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Janet Chrichton's Descendants

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Janet Chrichton PTP 1461–1514