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Lady Margaret Johnstone 1534–1564

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Johnstone in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 11 Jan 1534 · Elphinstone, Scotland
Died 24 Feb 1564 · Wedderburn, Berwickshire, Scotland
Father Andrew Johnstone Baron Of Ephinstone
Mother Margaret Douglas Johnstone 15Th Ggm
Siblings Andrew Johnstone Baron Of Ephinstone, Elizabeth Johnson, Lady Mariota Duchess Home Hume Of Wedderburn De Johnstone 1523, Mary Elizabeth Lady Margaret Johnstone, Thomas Kerr

Researchers connected through Lady Johnstone 1534–1564

and 4 more tree owners connected with Lady Johnstone 1534–1564

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lady Margaret Johnstone began in 1534 in Elphinstone, Scotland. Lady Margaret Johnstone passed away in 1564 in Wedderburn, Berwickshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1534
Birth of Lady Margaret Johnstone in Elphinstone, Scotland
Birth
1564
Death of Lady Margaret Johnstone in Wedderburn, Berwickshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Johnstone

This ancestor line traces from Elphinstone, Midlothian, Scotland (1466) to Elphinstone, Scotland (1534) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Johnstone (1534–1564) was born in Elphinstone, Scotland and died in Wedderburn, Berwickshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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 3 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.

Lady Johnstone's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Margaret Johnstone PTP
1534–1564
Elphinstone, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Lady Johnstone's Descendants

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Lady Margaret Johnstone PTP 1534–1564