Who was Janet Crichton?

Janet Crichton (1408–1437) was born in Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Carlaverock Castle, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Janet Crichton 1408–1437

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Feb 1408 · Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 7 Mar 1437 · Carlaverock Castle, Dumfrieshire, Scotland

Spouse John Lord Maxwell Van Calderwood

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John Lord Maxwell Van Calderwood

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Biography

In 1408, Janet Crichton entered the world in Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Janet Crichton married john lord maxwell van calderwood. Janet Crichton passed away in 1437 in Carlaverock Castle, Dumfrieshire, Scotland.

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Birth of Janet Crichton in Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Death of Janet Crichton in Carlaverock Castle, Dumfrieshire, Scotland

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: Janet Crichton (1408–1437) was born in Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Carlaverock Castle, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. 2 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, 2 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.
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Janet Crichton PTP

1408–1437

Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland