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John Craig 1639–1704 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1639

Birth Location: Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland

Death Date: May 1704

Death Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Father: John Craig

Mother: Isabel G.G.F.)

Spouse(s): Margaret 2

Children(s): Robert Craig, Janet Craig, Thomas Craig, William Craig, Margaret Craig

In 1639, John Craig entered the world in Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland, born to John Alexander Traveling Church Craig And Isabel Gouldie 10Th G G F. John Craig married Margaret Dobie 2, and had children including Janet Craig, Margaret Craig, Robert Craig, Thomas Craig, William John Craig. John Craig passed away in 1704 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1639, John Craig entered the world in Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland, born to John Alexander Traveling Church Craig And Isabel Gouldie 10Th G G F.
  • John Craig married Margaret Dobie 2, and had children including Janet Craig, Margaret Craig, Robert Craig, Thomas Craig, William John Craig.
  • John Craig passed away in 1704 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Craig
1608–1645
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
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Isabel G.G.F.)
1611–1638
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret 2
1642–1682
Birth Location: Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland
M2

Children(s)

Robert Craig
1679–
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
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Janet Craig
1682–
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
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Thomas Craig
1677–1748
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
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William Craig
1668–1704
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
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Margaret Craig
1671–
Birth Location: Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
MC

John Craig's Ancestors

Self
John Craig
1639–1704
Birth Place: Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland
Parents
John Alexander "Traveling Church" Craig
1608–1645
Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
Isabel (Gouldie (10th) G.G.F.)
1611–1638
Loth, Sutherland, Scotland
Grandparents
James Craig
1585–1627
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Craig
1538–1608
Helen Heriot
1540–1620
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Craig's Descendants

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John Craig (15 Dec 1639–May 1704) m. Margaret (Dobie) 2 (01 Feb 1642–1682)
  1. 1. Robert Craig 1679–
  2. 2. Janet Craig 1682–
  3. 3. Thomas Craig 1677–1748
    1. 1. William (Craig) Captain 1710–1772
  4. 4. William (John) Craig 1668–1704 m. Jean Ingram 1657–1700
    1. 1. Jean Craig 1680–
    2. 2. Margaret Craig 1694–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Craig 1677–
    4. 4. Jonet Craig 1689–
    5. 5. William Craig 1692– m. Anne (Jameson) ♦ 1697–
      1. 1. John Craig 1727–
    6. 6. John Craig 1679– m. Margaret Pinkarton 1679–
      1. 1. Margaret Craig 1700–
    7. 7. Thomas Craig 1681– m. Isabel Fullerton 1695–
      1. 1. Katherine Craig 1714–
      2. 2. Ann Craig 1723–1762 m. Thomas (Ashburner) ♦ 1719–1799
        1. 1. Eleanor Ashburner 1749–
        2. 2. Margaret Ashburner 1747–
        3. 3. Richard Ashburner 1750–1833 m. Mary (Townson) ♦ 1746–1837
        4. 4. Ann Ashburner 1755–1840 m. George (Lightburn) ♦ 1757–1831
        5. 5. James Ashburner 1762–1763
      3. 3. John Craig 1716– m. Janet Speir 1725–
        1. 1. Thomas Craig 1749–
        2. 2. James Craig 1747–
        3. 3. Jean Craig 1752–
        4. 4. Isobell Craig 1748–
        5. 5. William Craig 1745–1828 m. Kennedy Copeland 1751–1828
      4. 4. Isabell Craig 1712–
        1. 1. William Ross 1739–
        2. 2. James Ross 1733–
        3. 3. Robert Ross 1734–
        4. 4. Margaret Ross 1743–
      5. 5. Janet Craig 1719– m. William (Dunlop) ♦ 1724–
        1. 1. Janet Dunlop 1759–
    8. 8. Robert Craig 1688–1785 m. Christian (Orr) ♦ 1694–1777
      1. 1. John Craig 1718–
      2. 2. Robert (Craig) ✅ 1721–
      3. 3. Margaret Craig 1720–
      4. 4. Ursula Craig 1734–
      5. 5. Jean Craig 1732–1800
      6. 6. Christian Craig 1726–
      7. 7. Robert Craig 1728–1821
    9. 9. George Craig 1682–1758 m. Isobell Craigmyle 1686–1770
      1. 1. Ann Craig 1726–
      2. 2. Jean Craig 1717–
      3. 3. Isobel CRAIG 1713–1738
      4. 4. James Craig 1718–1805
      5. 5. George CRAIG 1720–1737
      6. 6. Margaret Craig 1716–
      7. 7. Alexander CRAIG 1728–
  5. 5. Margaret Craig 1671– m. James (Dobie) ♦ 1669–
    1. 1. Alexander Dobie 1698–
    2. 2. George Dobie 1703–
    3. 3. Jean Dobie 1700– m. John (Black) ♦ 1693–1769
      1. 1. John Black 1720–1793 m. Agnes (Malcolm) ♦ 1711–
        1. 1. Bessie Black 1751–
        2. 2. Amelia Black 1759–
        3. 3. Janet (Black) ✅ 1757–
        4. 4. John Black 1760–
        5. 5. Jean Black 1767–
        6. 6. Mary Black 1762–1847
        7. 7. Isobel Black 1765–
        8. 8. Ann Black 1756–
        9. 9. Euphemia Black 1754–1856 m. Robert (Selkirk) ♦ 1750–1810
      2. 2. Abraham (Black) ✅ 1735–1775 m. Mary McIntyre 1728–1801
        1. 1. Alexander Black 1767–
        2. 2. Samuel Black 1763–1852
        3. 3. William Black 1760–1832
        4. 4. Grace Black 1760–1818
        5. 5. James Black 1760–1824
        6. 6. Stewart Black 1754–
        7. 7. George Black 1752–1802
      3. 3. William Black 1738–
    4. 4. Margaret Dobie 1716–

John Craig's Timeline

3 Records

1639
15 Dec 1639
Birth of John Craig in Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland
1639
15 Dec 1639
John Craig was baptized in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
1704
May 1704
Age 65
Death of John Craig in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1639
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian. Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1639
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Craigston Co Aberdeen
    Record Source: Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1704
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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