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Michael Johnston 1665–1714

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Johnston 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Sep 1665 · Firth, Orkney, Scotland
Died 29 Sep 1714 · Annandale, Scotland
Father Sir Edward Johnson Johnston Iii
Siblings Allison Clark Twin, Anthony Johnson, Christopher Clark Captain, Edward Clark, Edward Clark Twin, Elizabeth Johnson, Elizabeth Johnston Walker Twin, Francis Isaac Clark, Jonathan Christian Clark, Micajah Michael Clark Iii Twin Iii, Michael Dewalker Johnson, Michael Johnson, Penelope Johnston Bolling Massie, Rachel Johnson, Robert Allin Johnson, Roger Clark, Sarah Clark Hubbard Echols, Sir William Dewalker Johnson, Thomas C Johnston, Thomas Clark Twin, Thomas Johnson Johnston, William Johnston
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Michael Johnston was born in 1665 in Firth, Orkney, Scotland, the child of sir edward johnson johnston iii. Michael Johnston passed away in 1714 in Annandale, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Michael Johnston in Firth, Orkney, Scotland
Birth
1714
Death of Michael Johnston in Annandale, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Johnston

This ancestor line traces from Newton, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1625) to Firth, Orkney, Scotland (1665) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Johnston (1665–1714) was born in Firth, Orkney, Scotland and died in Annandale, 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 Michael 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.

Related Records

Sir Edward Johnson Johnston Iii
Father
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Michael Johnston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Michael Johnston PTP
1665–1714
Firth, Orkney, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Michael Johnston's Descendants

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Michael Johnston PTP 1665–1714