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George Craig 1580–1627 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1580

Birth Location: Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 16 Aug 1627

Death Location: Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Riccarton

Mother: Helen Heriot

Spouse(s): Sara Vause

Children(s): Elizabeth Craig

In 1580, George Craig entered the world in Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Sir Thomas Craig Of Riccarton And Helen Heriot. George Craig married Sara Vause, and had children including Elizabeth Craig. George Craig passed away in 1627 in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1580, George Craig entered the world in Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Sir Thomas Craig Of Riccarton And Helen Heriot.
  • George Craig married Sara Vause, and had children including Elizabeth Craig.
  • George Craig passed away in 1627 in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.

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George Craig's Ancestors

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George Craig
1580–1627
Birth Place: Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Sir Thomas Craig of Riccarton
1538–1608
Craig Castle, Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Helen Heriot
1540–1620
Trabroun, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland
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George Craig's Descendants

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George Craig (1580–16 Aug 1627) m. Sara Vause (1580–)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Craig 1609–1675 m. John Farquhar 1605–1670
    1. 1. John Farquhar 1630–1679 m. Sarah Forbes 1646–1681
      1. 1. Allen Farquhar 1667–1738 m. Catren 1681–1738
        1. 1. Elizabeth Farquhar 1728–1800 m. William Brown 1722–1794

George Craig's Timeline

2 Records

1580
1580
Birth of George Craig in Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1627
16 Aug 1627
Age 47
Death of George Craig in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1580
    Event Place: Craig Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1627
    Event Place: Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

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