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John Lindsay 1649 – 1700 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Nov 1649

Birth Location: St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 17 Mar 1700

Death Location: Evelix, Sutherland, Scotland

Father: Sir Lindsay

Mother: Grizel Robertson

Spouse(s): Elspeth Watsone

Children(s): James Lindsay

The story of John Lindsay began in 1649 in St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, Scotland, with parents Sir Alexander Lindsay and Grizel Robertson. As an adult, John Lindsay wed Elspeth (Lindsay) Watsone. Their household included James Lindsay. John Lindsay's life came to an end in 1700 in Evelix, Sutherland, Scotland.

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Parents

Sir Lindsay
1612 – 1690
Birth Location: Evelick, Kilspindie, Perthshire, Scotland
SL
Grizel Robertson
1595 –
Birth Location: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
GR

Spouses(s)

Elspeth Watsone
1650 – 1695
Birth Location: St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
EW

Children(s)

James Lindsay
1667 – 1768
Birth Location: Cortachy and Clova, Angus, Scotland
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 03 Nov 1649
    Event Place: St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 17 Mar 1700
    Event Place: Evelix, Sutherland, Scotland
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