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Margaret Johnstone 1654–1726

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1654 · Johnstone Parish, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Died 18 Oct 1726 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father James Earl Of Annandale Johnston
Siblings Agnes Johnstone, Alexander Johnstone, Anna Johnstone, Archibald Johnston, Elizabeth Johnstone, George Johnstone, Isabel Johnstone, James Johnstone, Janet Johnstone, John Major General Hon Johnstone, Lady Mary Johnstone, Maissie Johnstone, Margaret Goodwin, Mary Lindsay, William Johnston, William Johnstone

Researchers connected through Margaret Johnstone 1654–1726

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Margaret Johnstone began in 1654 in Johnstone Parish, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Margaret Johnstone passed away in 1726 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Margaret Johnstone in Johnstone Parish, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Birth
1726
Death of Margaret Johnstone in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Johnstone

This ancestor line traces from Annandale, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1602) to Johnstone Parish, Dumfries-shire, Scotland (1654) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Johnstone (1654–1726) was born in Johnstone Parish, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and died in Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 Margaret 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.

Margaret Johnstone's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Johnstone PTP
1654–1726
Johnstone Parish, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Margaret Johnstone's Descendants

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Margaret Johnstone PTP 1654–1726