YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John de Crichton 1278–1357 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1278

Birth Location: Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1357

Death Location: Crichton Castle, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland

Father: Nicholas Crichton

Mother: Lady Crichton

Spouse(s): Isabel Leslie, Margaret Brunstane

Children(s): William Dryfesdale

In 1278, John de Crichton entered the world in Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to Nicholas Crichton And Lady De Crichton. John de Crichton married Isabel Leslie, Margaret De Brunstane, and had children including William Crichton 1St Laird Of Sanquhar Lord Of Dryfesdale. John de Crichton passed away in 1357 in Crichton Castle, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland.

Find more search results for John Crichton
JC

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:
C
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

  • In 1278, John de Crichton entered the world in Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to Nicholas Crichton And Lady De Crichton.
  • John de Crichton married Isabel Leslie, Margaret De Brunstane, and had children including William Crichton 1St Laird Of Sanquhar Lord Of Dryfesdale.
  • John de Crichton passed away in 1357 in Crichton Castle, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Crichton's Ancestors

Self
John Crichton
1278–1357
Birth Place: Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Nicholas Crichton
1265–1340
Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland
Lady (de) Crichton
1265–
Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Thomas (de) Crichton
1273–
, Dumfries, Scotland
Eda
1285–
, Dumfries, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Crichton
1246–
Thomas Crichton
1273–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Crichton's Descendants

1.
JC
John (de) Crichton (abt 1278–1357) m. Isabel Leslie (1280–1357) m. Margaret (de) Brunstane (abt 1283–abt 1313)
  1. 1. William (Crichton 1st Laird of Sanquhar, Lord of) Dryfesdale 1304–1377 m. Isabel (de) Ros 1295–1334 m. Johanna (de) Dryfesdale 1335– m. Margaret Brunston 1304–
    1. 1. Edward (Crichton - 2nd Laird of) Sanquar 1325–1412 m. Christian (Kerr - Lady of) Sanquhar 1330–1424
      1. 1. Robert (Crichton - 3rd Laird of) Sanquar 1348–1412 m. Christian Erskine 1345–1409
        1. 1. Robert Crichton 1408–1478 m. Elizabeth Erskine 1385–1452 m. Chrichton 1492– m. Elizabeth Erskine 1372–1409
      2. 2. Stephen (Crichton of Cairns - Sheriff of Linlithgow, Lord) Erskine 1350–1433 m. Jean Cameron 1336–1402 m. Catherine Cairns 1355–1430
      3. 3. Jean Crichton 1357– m. Andrew (Kerr of) Kershaugh 1365–1450
    2. 2. Stephen Crichton 1334–1433 m. Cairnis 1390–

John Crichton's Timeline

3 Records

1278
abt 1278
Birth of John de Crichton in Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
1348
1348
Age 70
Death of John de Crichton in Crichton Castle, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland
Crichton Castle, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland
1357
1357
Age 79
Burial of John de Crichton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1278
    Event Place: Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1348
    Event Place: Crichton Castle, Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1357

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