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Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle 1490–1543 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1490

Birth Location: Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland

Death Date: 5 October 1543

Death Location: Melrose, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Sir Crichton

Mother: Katherine Drumcarse

Spouse(s): Baron Cessford

Children(s): Lady Ferniehirst

Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle was born in 1490 in Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland, the child of Sir Patrick Crichton And Katherine De Turing Of Drumcarse. Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle married Baron Sir Knight Andrew Kerr 7Th Laird Of Cessford, and had children including Lady Katherine Kerr Carr Van Ferniehirst. Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle passed away in 1543 in Melrose, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle was born in 1490 in Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland, the child of Sir Patrick Crichton And Katherine De Turing Of Drumcarse.
  • Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle married Baron Sir Knight Andrew Kerr 7Th Laird Of Cessford, and had children including Lady Katherine Kerr Carr Van Ferniehirst.
  • Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle passed away in 1543 in Melrose, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Crichton
1470–1521
Birth Location: –
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Katherine Drumcarse
1470–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Baron Cessford
1485–1526
Birth Location: Newton, St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Lady Ferniehirst
1510–1565
Birth Location: Eckford, Scottish Borders, Scotland
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Lady Riddle's Ancestors

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Lady Riddle
1490–1543
Birth Place: Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland
Parents
Sir Patrick Crichton
1470–1521
Katherine (de Turing of) Drumcarse
1470–
Grandparents
Sir (David) Crichton
1435–1465
Margaret Shaw
1444–
Great-Grandparents
Robert Crichton
1409–1478
Elizabeth Erskine
1413–1479
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Sanquar
1348–1412
Christian Erskine
1365–1409

Lady Riddle's Descendants

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Lady (Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun) Riddle (1490–5 October 1543) m. Baron (Sir 'Knight' Andrew Kerr, 7th Laird of) Cessford (1485–18 Jul 1526)
  1. 1. Lady (Katherine Kerr\Carr van) Ferniehirst 1510–1565 m. Sir (Lord Andrew John VII Dand-Carr\Kerr\Ker-van Ferniehurst, Lord of) Ferniehurst 1500–1562 m. Sir (Andrew John Kerr, Lord of) Ferniehirst 1500–1562 m. Sir (Andrew John, 8th Baron of Ferniehurst, Kerr) Lord 1500–1559 m. Sir (John "8th Baron Ferniehurst") Kerr\Carr 1500–1558 m. Sir (Lord Andrew John VII Dand-Carr\Kerr\Ker-van Ferniehurst, Lord of) Ferniehurst 1500–1562
    1. 1. Sir (William) Kerr\Keir 1542–1607 m. Kirsten (Christian) Bull 1559– m. Jeanette Douglas 1545–
      1. 1. John ((Keir)) Kerr 1570–1643 m. Margaret (Morrison) GG 1570–1614
        1. 1. Catherine Keir 1608–1675 m. Alexander Frame 1609–1680 m. Alexander Frame 1609–1680 m. Alexander Frame 1609–1680
        2. 2. Bessie ((Elizabeth)) Keir 1600–1630
      2. 2. John Keir 1570–1643
      3. 3. James Keir 1582–1658
      4. 4. Janet Keir 1580–
      5. 5. James Chirrie 1589–1658
      6. 6. Margaret Keir 1577–
      7. 7. John Keir
    2. 2. Sir (Thomas Ferniehurst (Kerr) Carr (Lady Elizabeth Heron's hero who saved her) castle) 1529–1586 m. Janet (Johanna Scott (Kerr of Kirkurd and) Buccleuch) 1546–1597 m. Lady (Baroness Janet Kirkcaldy (Kerr) Of The Grange) Lands 1537–1572 m. Lady (Baroness Janet Kirkcaldy (Kerr) Of The Grange) Lands 1537–1572 m. Janet (Scott Kirkcaldy, Baroness of Grange) Banffshire 1520–1572 m. Janet (Johanna Scott (Kerr of Kirkurd and) Buccleuch) 1546–1597 m. Lady (Baroness Janet Kirkcaldy (Kerr) Of The Grange) Lands 1537–1572 m. Lady (Baroness Janet Kirkcaldy (Kerr) Of The Grange) Lands 1537–1572 m. Janet (Scott Kirkcaldy, Baroness of Grange) Banffshire 1520–1572
      1. 1. Andrew Kerr 1562–1631 m. Anna Stuart 1566–1670
        1. 1. Isabelle Kerr 1585–1628 m. James Douglas 1591–1656 m. Thomas (Hamilton, Earl of) Haddington 1563–1637
        2. 2. Sir (Thome Thomas Ker \) Kerr 1580–1645
      2. 2. James Kerr 1577–1645
      3. 3. Sir (William,10th Baron, Carr\Kerr) Knt 1542–1655
      4. 4. William (of the Grange Kerr, changed his name to Kirkaldy when he inherited his Uncle William Kirkaldy's Title and) Estates 1562–1620
      5. 5. Thomas (of Oxnam) Kerr 1572–1601
      6. 6. Janet Michell 1562–1637
      7. 7. William (James) Carr 1566–1623
      8. 8. Andrew Kerr 1551–1616
      9. 9. Thomas (of Oxnam) Kerr 1572–1601
      10. 10. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1594
      11. 11. Ann Kerr –1649
      12. 12. Andreas Kirr 1570–1633
      13. 13. Agnes Carr 1552–1564
      14. 14. Cecilia (CARR) Rolf 1544–1628
      15. 15. Ralph (Ralf Carr of Howburne and) Ford, 1553–1615
      16. 16. Lady,Elizabeth kerr\carr 1554–1620
      17. 17. Anne Kerr 1585–1649
      18. 18. Sir (James of Crailing Kerr of) Crailing 1577–1645
      19. 19. Sir (William Kerr(Kirkcaldy), 10th Baron of) Ferniehurst 1562–1598
      20. 20. Sir (Thomas Kerr of Oxnam and) Crailing 1561–1601
      21. 21. Sir (Robert Kerr, 1st & Last Earl of Somerset, 1st Viscount of Rochester, Keeper of Westminster Palace, Privy Counsellor, Treasurer of) Scotl 1562–1645
      22. 22. Julien Kerr 1560–1637
      23. 23. Lady (Mary Kerr, of) Ferniehurst 1560–1594
      24. 24. Lady (Julian Kerr, Countess of Haddington, Countess of) Melrose 1572–1637
      25. 25. Anne Kerr 1585–1649
      26. 26. Sir (James of Crailing Kerr of) Crailing 1577–1645
      27. 27. Sir (William Kerr(Kirkcaldy), 10th Baron of) Ferniehurst 1562–1598
      28. 28. Sir (Thomas Kerr of Oxnam and) Crailing 1561–1601
      29. 29. Sir (Robert Kerr, 1st & Last Earl of Somerset, 1st Viscount of Rochester, Keeper of Westminster Palace, Privy Counsellor, Treasurer of) Scotl 1562–1645
      30. 30. Julien Kerr 1560–1637
      31. 31. Lady (Mary Kerr, of) Ferniehurst 1560–1594
      32. 32. Lady (Julian Kerr, Countess of Haddington, Countess of) Melrose 1572–1637
      33. 33. Sir (Andrew Kerr Lord) Jedburgh 1565–1631 m. Anna ('of Ochiltree') Stewart 1567–1670
        1. 1. Mary ('of Jedburgh') Kerr 1596–1664 m. John ('of Ardwell Myretoun and Killaser') Mcculloch 1589–1662
        2. 2. Andrew ('of Oxnem Master of Jedburgh ') Kerr 1591–1628
        3. 3. Margaret ('Lady Garthland') Kerr 1583–1671
      34. 34. Sir (Robert Kerr, 1st & Last Earl of Somerset, 1st Viscount of Rochester, Keeper of Westminster Palace, Privy Counsellor, Treasurer of) Scotl 1587–1645
      35. 35. Sir (James of Crailing Kerr of) Crailing 1577–1645
      36. 36. Elizabeth (Kerr) (Saunderson) 1554–1620
      37. 37. James Kerr 1577–1645
      38. 38. Sir (William,10th Baron, Carr\Kerr) Knt 1542–1655
      39. 39. William (of the Grange Kerr, changed his name to Kirkaldy when he inherited his Uncle William Kirkaldy's Title and) Estates 1562–1620
      40. 40. Thomas (of Oxnam) Kerr 1572–1601
      41. 41. Janet Michell 1562–1637
      42. 42. William (James) Carr 1566–1623
      43. 43. Andrew Kerr 1551–1616
      44. 44. Thomas (of Oxnam) Kerr 1572–1601
      45. 45. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1594
      46. 46. Ann Kerr –1649
      47. 47. Andreas Kirr 1570–1633
      48. 48. Agnes Carr 1552–1564
      49. 49. Cecilia (CARR) Rolf 1544–1628
      50. 50. Ralph (Ralf Carr of Howburne and) Ford, 1553–1615
      51. 51. Anne Kerr 1585–1649
      52. 52. Sir (William Kerr(Kirkcaldy), 10th Baron of) Ferniehurst 1562–1598
      53. 53. Sir (Thomas Kerr of Oxnam and) Crailing 1561–1601
      54. 54. Julien Kerr 1560–1637
      55. 55. Lady (Mary Kerr, of) Ferniehurst 1560–1594
      56. 56. Lady (Julian Kerr, Countess of Haddington, Countess of) Melrose 1572–1637
    3. 3. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1595
    4. 4. Jane (Kerr) King 1526–1535
    5. 5. John Kerr 1536–1581
    6. 6. Andrew (Kerr, Lord Jedburgh, Baillie of Jedburgh, Gentleman of the Bedchamber) Sir 1536–1581
    7. 7. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    8. 8. Thomas Kerr 1545–1586
    9. 9. Katherine (Rutherford, Lady of) Traquair 1538–1605
    10. 10. Katherine (Kerr of Traquhair Rutherford) Lady 1538–1606
    11. 11. Elizabeth Kerr 1541–1573
    12. 12. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    13. 13. Margaret (Kerr of) Linton 1540–1594
    14. 14. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    15. 15. John Kerr 1539–1581
    16. 16. Robert (of Kersland) Kerr 1526–1535
    17. 17. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1595
    18. 18. Andrew (Carr) Kerr 1536–1581
    19. 19. Elizabeth Kerr 1541–1573
    20. 20. Lady (Katherine Kerr of Traquhair) Rutherford 1538–1606
    21. 21. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1595
    22. 22. Jane (Kerr) King 1526–1535
    23. 23. Thomas (Ker\) Car 1540–1684
    24. 24. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1595
    25. 25. Katherine (Ker\ Car) Lady 1538–1606
    26. 26. Andrew (Ker\) Car 1536–1537
    27. 27. Elisabeth (Ker\) Car 1541–1573
    28. 28. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    29. 29. William (Robert) Carr 1542–1607
    30. 30. Katherine (Rutherford, Lady of) Traquair 1538–1605
    31. 31. Katherine (Kerr of Traquhair Rutherford) Lady 1538–1606
    32. 32. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    33. 33. Mark (Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker) Kerr\Carr\Carroll 1516–1584
    34. 34. Thomas (Kerr) Carr 1521–1558
    35. 35. Thomas (Kerr) Carr 1521–1558
    36. 36. Isabela Kerr 1515–1585
    37. 37. John Kerr 1536–1581
    38. 38. Elizabeth Kerr 1541–1573
    39. 39. William (Robert) Kerr 1542–1607
    40. 40. Lord (Thomas (Baron) Kerr van) Ferniehurst 1529–1586
    41. 41. Sir (Robert Kerr) Kersland 1526–1535
    42. 42. Margaretha (Kerr) (Hay) 1540–1595
    43. 43. Margaret (Kerr of) Linton 1540–1594
    44. 44. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    45. 45. Lady (Katherine Kerr Rutherford, Lady of) Traquair 1538–1606 m. James (Stewart 6th of) Traquhair 1534–1607
      1. 1. Margaret (Justice) Stewart 1555–1625 m. Thomas (Forster) Hall 1555–1605 m. Sir (William) Frame 1554–1604
        1. 1. William Frame 1584–1803
        2. 2. Marjoie Fram 1593–
        3. 3. Johnne Frame 1582–1645
        4. 4. Katherine Frame 1581–
        5. 5. Espaith Frame 1582–1658
        6. 6. Thomas Frame 1598–1661
        7. 7. James Fram 1586–
        8. 8. Agnes Fram 1589–
        9. 9. Majory Frame 1583–
        10. 10. Andrew Frame 1579–
        11. 11. Johnne Fram 1582–1645 m. Euphame Johnestoun 1584–1646
      2. 2. John (Stewart the Younger of) Traquair 1550–1606
      3. 3. Janet (Stewart,) (Veitch) 1555–1606
    46. 46. Andrew (Kerr, Lord Jedburgh, Baillie of Jedburgh, Gentleman of the Bedchamber) Sir 1536–1581
    47. 47. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    48. 48. Thomas (Lord Kerr van) Ferniehurst 1529–1586
    49. 49. John KERR 1536–1581
    50. 50. Robert (Kerr Kersland) Sir 1526–1535
    51. 51. Margaretha Kerr 1540–1595
    52. 52. William (Robert) Kerr 1542–1607
    53. 53. Lord (Thomas (Baron) Kerr van) Ferniehurst 1529–1586
    54. 54. Margaret (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1530–1595
    55. 55. Elizabeth (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1541–1573
    56. 56. Johne (Carre aka Carr, of Hetton END OF) LINE 1521–1589
    57. 57. Robert (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1528–1535
    58. 58. Thomas (Kerr) Carr 1521–1558
    59. 59. Isabela Kerr 1515–1585
    60. 60. Katherine ((Lady)) Kerr 1538–1606
    61. 61. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    62. 62. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    63. 63. Andrew Kerr 1536–1581
    64. 64. Jane (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1532–1604
    65. 65. Mark, (Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker,) Kerr 1516–1584
    66. 66. William (Robert) Kerr 1542–1607
    67. 67. Lord (Thomas (Baron) Kerr van) Ferniehurst 1529–1586
    68. 68. Margaret (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1530–1595
    69. 69. Elizabeth (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1541–1573
    70. 70. Johne (Carre aka Carr, of Hetton END OF) LINE 1521–1589
    71. 71. Robert (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1528–1535
    72. 72. Thomas (Kerr) Carr 1521–1558
    73. 73. Isabela Kerr 1515–1585
    74. 74. Katherine ((Lady)) Kerr 1538–1606
    75. 75. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    76. 76. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    77. 77. Andrew Kerr 1536–1581
    78. 78. Jane (Carre aka Carr END OF) LINE 1532–1604
    79. 79. Mark, (Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker,) Kerr 1516–1584
    80. 80. Katherine (Rutherford, Lady of) Traquair 1538–1605
    81. 81. Katherine (Kerr of Traquhair Rutherford) Lady 1538–1606
    82. 82. Andrew (Kerr, Lord Jedburgh, Baillie of Jedburgh, Gentleman of the Bedchamber) Sir 1536–1581
    83. 83. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    84. 84. Mark (Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker) Kerr\Carr\Carroll 1516–1584
    85. 85. Thomas (Kerr) Carr 1521–1558
    86. 86. Thomas (Kerr) Carr 1521–1558
    87. 87. Isabela Kerr 1515–1585
    88. 88. John Kerr 1536–1581
    89. 89. Elizabeth Kerr 1541–1573
    90. 90. William (Robert) Kerr 1542–1607
    91. 91. Robert ((Sir)) Kerr 1526–1535
    92. 92. Margaretha (Kerr) (Hay) 1540–1595
    93. 93. Margaret (Kerr of) Linton 1540–1594
    94. 94. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    95. 95. Mark (Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker) Kerr\Carr\Carroll 1516–1584
    96. 96. Isabela Kerr 1515–1585
    97. 97. John Kerr 1536–1581
    98. 98. Elizabeth Kerr 1541–1573
    99. 99. Thomas Kerr 1540–1684
    100. 100. William (Robert) Kerr 1542–1607
    101. 101. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    102. 102. Andrew ((Lord)) Kerr 1536–1581
    103. 103. Robert ((Sir)) Kerr 1526–1535
    104. 104. Katherine ((Lady)) Kerr 1538–1606
    105. 105. Margaret (Kerr of) Linton 1540–1594
    106. 106. Catharina Kerr 1550–1606
    107. 107. Margaret Carr 1540–1595

Lady Riddle's Timeline

2 Records

1490
1490
Birth of Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle in Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland
Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland
1543
5 October 1543
Age 53
Death of Lady Agnes Crichton of Cranstoun Riddle in Melrose, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Melrose, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1490
    Event Place: Sanquhar, Dumfrieshire, Schotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1543
    Event Place: Melrose, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
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