Who was Janet Penstoun?

Janet Penstoun (1598–1675) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Janet (Jonet) Penstoun 1598–1675

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1598 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 30 Jan 1675 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father Nicoll Penstoun

Mother Helen Leich

Spouse Nicoll Rynd

Children Catharine Walker Rynd

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicoll Penstoun

Helen Leich

Spouse(s)

Nicoll Rynd

Children

Catharine Walker Rynd

Biography

In 1598, Janet (Jonet) Penstoun entered the world in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to nicoll penstoun and helen leich. Janet (Jonet) Penstoun married nicoll rynd, and had children including catharine walker rynd. Janet (Jonet) Penstoun passed away in 1675 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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1598

Birth of Janet (Jonet) Penstoun in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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1675

Death of Janet (Jonet) Penstoun in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Penstoun

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1575) to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Janet Penstoun (1598–1675) was born in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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