YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Bessie JOHNSTON 1661–1715 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1661

Birth Location: Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland

Death Date: ca. 1715

Death Location: Schottland

Father: Jon Johnston

Mother: Margaret Gray

Spouse(s): John SIM, James Johnston, Patrick Sim

Children(s): Jonet Sim, Marion Sim, Isobel Sim, Margaret Sim, Laurence Johnston, Margaret Simme, Col. Syme

Bessie JOHNSTON was born in 1661 in Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland, the child of Jon Johnston And Margaret Gray. Bessie JOHNSTON married James Johnston, John Sim, Patrick Sim, and had children including Christian Johnston, Col John Syme, Isobel Sim, Jonet Sim, Laurence Johnston, Margaret Sim, Margaret Sim Or Simme, Marion Sim. Bessie JOHNSTON passed away in 1715 in Schottland.

Find more search results for Bessie JOHNSTON
BJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Bessie JOHNSTON was born in 1661 in Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland, the child of Jon Johnston And Margaret Gray.
  • Bessie JOHNSTON married James Johnston, John Sim, Patrick Sim, and had children including Christian Johnston, Col John Syme, Isobel Sim, Jonet Sim, Laurence Johnston, Margaret Sim, Margaret Sim Or Simme, Marion Sim.
  • Bessie JOHNSTON passed away in 1715 in Schottland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bessie JOHNSTON's Ancestors

Self
Bessie JOHNSTON
1661–1715
Birth Place: Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland
Parents
Jon Johnston
1631–1700
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret Gray
1640–
Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Johnstone
1601–1664
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Agnes Ramsay
1605–1640
Linlithgow, West Lothian, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Johne 'Scotland'
1574–1653
Marion Leishman
1578–1601
Alexander Ramsay
1573–1633
Agnes Johnstone
1580–1633
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Marshall
1548–1602
Isabel Clark
1550–1632
Thomas 'Scotland'
1553–1592
Agnes Brown
1555–1591
Robert RAMSAY
1545–1608
Helen Moncrieff
1553–
Sir Sr
1567–1608
Sarah Wigdon
1570–1636

Bessie JOHNSTON's Descendants

1.
BJ
Bessie JOHNSTON (13 Oct 1661–ca. 1715) m. John SIM (25 May 1662–AFT 1680) m. James Johnston (1660–) m. Patrick Sim (1631–1706)
  1. 1. Jonet Sim 1683– m. Alexander Williamson 1683–1749
    1. 1. John Williamson 1691– m. Isobel Davidson 1689–
      1. 1. Baillie Williamson 1736– m. Euphan (Melrose) Meurice 1732–
        1. 1. Mary Williamson 1760–1800 m. Edmond Griggs 1760–1802 m. Edwin Griggs 1760–1848 m. Edwin Griggs 1742–1796
        2. 2. Mary (Jane) Williamson 1760–1800
        3. 3. John Williamson 1765–
        4. 4. William Williamson 1768–
        5. 5. James Williamson 1763–1803
      2. 2. relative Williamson 1735–
      3. 3. James Williamson 1719–
      4. 4. David Williamson 1728–
      5. 5. Mary Williamson 1717–
      6. 6. Jean Williamson 1715–
    2. 2. Alexander Williamson 1712–1748
    3. 3. James Williamson 1723–
    4. 4. John Williamson 1716–
    5. 5. John Williamson 1726–
    6. 6. Margaret Williamson 1714–
  2. 2. Marion Sim 1688–
  3. 3. Isobel Sim 1681–1722
  4. 4. Margaret Sim 1685–1722
  5. 5. Laurence Johnston 1680–1759
  6. 6. Margaret (Sim or) Simme 1680–1722
  7. 7. Col. (John) Syme 1690–1732

Bessie JOHNSTON's Timeline

3 Records

1661
13 Oct 1661
Birth of Bessie JOHNSTON in Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland
Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland
1680
22 Jul 1680
Age 19
Bessie JOHNSTON was married in Cramond,Midlothian,Schottland
Cramond,Midlothian,Schottland
1715
ca. 1715
Age 54
Death of Bessie JOHNSTON in Schottland
Schottland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1661
    Event Place: Cramond, Midlothian, , Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1680
    Event Place: Cramond,Midlothian,Schottland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ca. 1715
    Event Place: Schottland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE