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Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II 1528–1567

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Sir II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 11 independent trees

Born 31 Oct 1528 · Johnston, Dunskellie, Dumfries-Shire, Scotland
Died 08 Nov 1567 · Dumfries-shire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Father John Dejohnstone
Mother Lady Elizabeth Margaret Jardine
Spouse Margaret Douglas Hamilton Countess Angus
Children Elizabeth Bessie Johnstone, James Johnstone, Janet Johnstone, Jean Johnstone, John Johnstone Of Annadale, John Richard Johnson, Margaret Douglas Countess Bothwell, Plenderleith Marion Johnstone
Siblings Albert John Johnstone, Dorothy May Johnston, Edward Johnstone, Elizabeth Johnstone, James Johnstone, John Johnston, Margaret Johnstone, Robert Johnston, Robert Johnstone

Researchers connected through Sir II 1528–1567

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Biography

In 1528, Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II entered the world in Johnston, Dunskellie, Dumfries-Shire, Scotland, born to john dejohnstone and lady elizabeth margaret jardine. Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II married margaret douglas hamilton countess angus, nicola douglas, and had children including elizabeth bessie johnstone, james johnstone, janet johnstone, jean johnstone, john johnstone of annadale, john richard johnson, margaret douglas countess bothwell, plenderleith marion johnstone. Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II passed away in 1567 in Dumfries-shire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1528
Birth of Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II in Johnston, Dunskellie, Dumfries-Shire, Scotland
Birth
1567
Death of Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II in Dumfries-shire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir II

This ancestor line traces from Benholm, Kincardineshire, Scotland (1507) to Johnston, Dunskellie, Dumfries-Shire, Scotland (1528) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir II (1528–1567) was born in Johnston, Dunskellie, Dumfries-Shire, Scotland and died in Dumfries-shire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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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Sir II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir James Johnstone, the younger, of Annadale of that Ilk II PTP
1528–1567
Johnston, Dunskellie, Dumfries-Shire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir II's Descendants