YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone 1649–1718 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1649

Birth Location: Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Death Date: 24 Mar 1718

Death Location: Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland

Father: Alexander 6th

Mother: Lilias Elphinstone

Spouse(s): Isobel Maitland

Children(s): Richard Elphinstone, Isabella Elphinstone, Mary Elphinstone, John Elphinstone, Mary Elphinstone, William Elphinstone, John Elphingston, Elizabeth Elphinstone, Mary Elphinstone, Charles Lord, Margaret ,Fullerton

In 1649, John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone entered the world in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to Alexander Elphinstone 6Th And Lilias Elphinstone. John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone married Isobel Maitland, and had children including Charles Elphinstone 9Th Lord, Elizabeth Elphinstone, Isabella Elphinstone, John Elphingston, John Elphinstone, Margaret Elphinstone Leslie Fullerton, Mary Anna Elphinstone, Mary Beatrice Anna Margaret Frances Isabella Elphinstone, Mary Elphinstone, Richard Elphinstone, William Elphinstone. John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone passed away in 1718 in Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland.

Find more search results for John Elphinstone
JE

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 1649, John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone entered the world in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to Alexander Elphinstone 6Th And Lilias Elphinstone.
  • John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone married Isobel Maitland, and had children including Charles Elphinstone 9Th Lord, Elizabeth Elphinstone, Isabella Elphinstone, John Elphingston, John Elphinstone, Margaret Elphinstone Leslie Fullerton, Mary Anna Elphinstone, Mary Beatrice Anna Margaret Frances Isabella Elphinstone, Mary Elphinstone, Richard Elphinstone, William Elphinstone.
  • John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone passed away in 1718 in Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Elphinstone's Ancestors

Self
John Elphinstone
1649–1718
Birth Place: Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Elphinstone 6th
1602–1654
Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Lilias Elphinstone
1613–1675
Port Elphinstone, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Elphinstone
1580–1628
Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Helen (Margaret) Forbes
1581–1655
Mill of Brux, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Alexander (Elphinstone 4th Baron) Elphinstone
1552–1638
Elphinstone, Haddingtonshire, Scotland
Jean Livingstone
1556–1622
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Elphinstone
1552–1638
Jean Livingstone
1556–1622
John Forbes
1562–
Isobell Gordon
1560–1654
Robert Elphinstone
1530–1602
Margaret Drummond
1528–1590
William Livingston
1528–1592
Agnes Fleming
1535–1597
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Elphinstone
1530–1602
Margaret Drummond
1528–1590
William Livingston
1528–1592
Agnes Fleming
1535–1597
Alexander Livingston
1500–1553
Agnes Douglas
1495–1548
Hendrik Frankrijk
1519–1559
Jane Stewart
1502–1562

John Elphinstone's Descendants

1.
JE
John (Elphinstone 8th Lord) Elphinstone (28 Aug 1649–24 Mar 1718) m. Isobel Maitland (1654–11 Oct 1706)
  1. 1. Richard Elphinstone 1678–
  2. 2. Isabella Elphinstone 1677–1679
  3. 3. Mary (Beatrice Anna Margaret Frances Isabella) Elphinstone 1680–1680
  4. 4. John Elphinstone 1680–
  5. 5. Mary (Anna) Elphinstone 1683–1706
  6. 6. William Elphinstone 1683–1715
  7. 7. John Elphingston 1685–
  8. 8. Elizabeth Elphinstone 1673–1758 m. John (Campbell of) Mamore 1659–1729
    1. 1. Charles (Campbell of) Auchnacreive 1695–1741
    2. 2. Neil Campbell 1697–1721
    3. 3. Elizabeth Campbell 1711–
    4. 4. John (Campbell 4th Duke of) Argyll 1693–1770 m. Mary Ballenxen 1685–1736 m. Mary McEchnie 1697– m. Katherine Kilpatrick 1698–1758
      1. 1. Archibald Campbell 1722–
      2. 2. Henry Campbell –1747
      3. 3. Frederick Campbell 1729–1816 m. Mary Meredith 1733–1807
      4. 4. Caroline Campbell 1721–1803 m. Henry (Seymour Conway Field) Marshal 1719–1795 m. Charles (Bruce 4th Earl of) Elgin 1682–1747
      5. 5. John (Campbell 5th Duke of) Argyll 1723–1806 m. Elizabeth (Gunning Duchess of Argyll and) Hamilton 1733–1790
    5. 5. Anne (Campbell de) Mamore 1696–1785 m. Archibald (Edmonstone 10th of) Duntreath 1689–1768
    6. 6. Mary (Primrose) Campbell 1694–1785 m. James (Primrose) sr. 1691–1755
    7. 7. Primrose Campbell 1710–1796 m. Simon (Fraser 11th. Lord of) Lovat 1667–1747
    8. 8. William Campbell 1710–1787 m. Susan Barnard 1702– m. Bridget Bacon 1702–1782
    9. 9. William (Henry) Campbell 1706–1772 m. M (Charity) Catlett 1710–1787
    10. 10. Margaret (Jean Campbell of) Keithock 1705–1790 m. John (Ian Campbell 5th of) Barcaldine 1700–1777
    11. 11. Isabella Campbell 1700–1786 m. William Montgomery 1690–1796
  9. 9. Mary Elphinstone 1686– m. Thomas Buchan 1675–1761
  10. 10. Charles (Elphinstone 9th) Lord 1676–1757 m. Elizabeth Primrose –1738
  11. 11. Margaret (Elphinstone Leslie) ,Fullerton 1684–1727 m. James (2nd Baronet 4th Laird of Park Gordon of Park, 2nd Bt) (Gordon) 1675–1727 m. James (Gordon 2nd Baronet of Park) Banffshire 1686–1727 m. John Gordon 1677– m. John Fullerton 1684– m. George Leslie 1675–

John Elphinstone's Timeline

2 Records

1649
28 Aug 1649
Birth of John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone in Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
1718
24 Mar 1718
Age 69
Death of John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone in Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland
Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1649
    Event Place: Airth, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1718
    Event Place: Elphinstone, East Lothian, Scotland

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