YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Margaret Crichton 1465–1540 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1465

Birth Location: Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1540

Death Location: Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Crichton

Mother: Catherine Borthwick

Spouse(s): John Elgin, John *

Children(s): Gilbert Robertson, William Robertson, David Robertson, Gilbert Muirton, William Robertson, Laurence Robertson, Mary Robertson, Duncan Robertson, James Robertson, William, Robertson, GILBERT ROBERTSON, Gilbert, Robertson, David Robertson, Gilbert Muirton, Gilbert Robertson, Gilbert Robertson

In 1465, Margaret Crichton entered the world in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland, born to Sir James Crichton And Catherine Borthwick. Margaret Crichton married John Laird Muirton Elgin, John Robertson, and had children including David Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Gilbert 2Nd Laird Of Muirton Robertson, Gilbert Ii Robertson, Gilbert Robertson, Gilbert Robertson 2Nd Laird Of Muirton, Gilbert Robertson Of Muirton, James Robertson, Laurence Robertson, Mary Robertson, William 6Th Earl Of Strowan Robertson, William Robertson. Margaret Crichton passed away in 1540 in Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Margaret Crichton
MC

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:
A
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 1465, Margaret Crichton entered the world in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland, born to Sir James Crichton And Catherine Borthwick.
  • Margaret Crichton married John Laird Muirton Elgin, John Robertson, and had children including David Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Gilbert 2Nd Laird Of Muirton Robertson, Gilbert Ii Robertson, Gilbert Robertson, Gilbert Robertson 2Nd Laird Of Muirton, Gilbert Robertson Of Muirton, James Robertson, Laurence Robertson, Mary Robertson, William 6Th Earl Of Strowan Robertson, William Robertson.
  • Margaret Crichton passed away in 1540 in Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Crichton
1472–1536
Birth Location: Crichton, Mid Lothian, Scotland
SC
Catherine Borthwick
1467–1528
Birth Location: Borthwick Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
CB

Spouses(s)

John Elgin
1499–1540
Birth Location: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
JE
John *
1469–1540
Birth Location: Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland
J*

Children(s)

Gilbert Robertson
1480–1570
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland
GR
William Robertson
1530–1599
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland
WR
David Robertson
1513–1550
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland
DR
Gilbert Muirton
1520–1570
Birth Location: Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
GM
William Robertson
1482–1536
Birth Location: inches, Inverness, scotland
WR
Laurence Robertson
1480–
Birth Location: –
LR
Mary Robertson
1480–
Birth Location: Scotland
MR
Duncan Robertson
1480–
Birth Location: Scotland
DR
James Robertson
1480–
Birth Location: Scotland
JR
William, Robertson
1497–1530
Birth Location: Struan, Perthshire, Scotland
WR
GILBERT ROBERTSON
1512–1570
Birth Location: Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
GR
Gilbert, Robertson
1520–1570
Birth Location: Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
GR
David Robertson
1499–1550
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland
DR
Gilbert Muirton
1520–1570
Birth Location: Murirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
GM
Gilbert Robertson
1620–
Birth Location: Murirton,Elgin,Morayshire,Scotland
GR
Gilbert Robertson
1620–1570
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, , Scotland
GR

Margaret Crichton's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Crichton
1465–1540
Birth Place: Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Sir James Crichton
1472–1536
Crichton, Mid Lothian, Scotland
Catherine Borthwick
1467–1528
Borthwick Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Crichton's Descendants

1.
MC
Margaret Crichton (1465–1540) m. John (laird Muirton) Elgin (1499–1540) m. John (Robertson) * (1469–1540)
  1. 1. Gilbert Robertson 1480–1570 m. Janet Reid 1482– m. Janet Reid 1525–1585 m. Janet Reid 1512– m. Andirsone 1523–1547
    1. 1. William Robertson 1530–1599
    2. 2. David Robertson 1550–1600
    3. 3. Elgin (David 3rd Earl of Muirton) Robinson 1550–1600
    4. 4. Marion (Christian) Robertson 1542–1613
    5. 5. David Robertson 1499–1570 m. Maria (Colon) Innes 1505–1540
      1. 1. William ("4th Laird of Muirton") Robertson 1530–1597
      2. 2. Gilbert (A.) Robertson 1520–1570
      3. 3. Alexander Robertson –1673
      4. 4. William Robertson 1590–1630
  2. 2. William Robertson 1530–1599
  3. 3. David Robertson 1513–1550
  4. 4. Gilbert (Robertson, 2nd Laird of) Muirton 1520–1570
  5. 5. William Robertson 1482–1536
  6. 6. Laurence Robertson 1480–
  7. 7. Mary Robertson 1480–
  8. 8. Duncan Robertson 1480–
  9. 9. James Robertson 1480–
  10. 10. William, (6th Earl of Strowan) Robertson 1497–1530
  11. 11. GILBERT (II) ROBERTSON 1512–1570 m. Janet Reid 1525–1585
    1. 1. David Robertson –1550 m. Maria (Colon) Ines 1505–1560
      1. 1. William Robertson 1530–1593 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
        1. 1. William (II of Gladney) Robertson 1571–1629 m. Mary McKenzie 1623–1710 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
    2. 2. David Robertson 1499–1570
    3. 3. David Robertson 1550–1570
    4. 4. Daughter Robertson 1537–1600
    5. 5. DAVID (3rd LAIRD OF MURITON ROBERTSON) (ROBINSON) 1550–1600
    6. 6. *DAVID, (3rd Laird of Muriton; 1567 May 14 married MARIA ANAYA; Clan ROBINSTON (in Scottish Gaelic spelled DONNACHAIDH) is one of oldest Scottish Clans; Motto: Virtutis gioria merces, "Glory is the reward of valour"; (Robinson)) ROBERTSON** 1540–1600
    7. 7. Christian Robertson 1540–1595
  12. 12. Gilbert, (2nd Laird of Muirton) Robertson 1520–1570 m. Janet (Reid) * 1512–1570 m. Janet Reid 1512–1585
    1. 1. David (3rd Laird of Muriton) Robertson 1540–1600 m. Maria (Colon) Innes 1540–1580 m. Innes Robertson 1565– m. Maria Colon 1550–
      1. 1. William ('The Proprietor of Muriton') Robertson 1560–1597 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
        1. 1. Jean (Robertson) Mcmonnies 1864–1941
        2. 2. William (Robertson of) Gladney 1571–1629 m. Anna (Marie) Mitchell 1595–1624
        3. 3. Andrew Robertson 1565–
        4. 4. Elizabeth Robertson 1573–
        5. 5. Thomas Robertson 1576–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Robertson 1573–
        7. 7. Thomas Robertson 1560–
        8. 8. Elizabeth Robertson 1573–
        9. 9. Thomas Robertson 1560–
        10. 10. William (II of Gladney) Robertson 1571–1629
      2. 2. William (th Earl Muir Elgin) Robertson 1560–1599 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
      3. 3. William Robertson 1560–1599 m. Isabel (Of Dreghorn) Petrie 1530–1593
      4. 4. William (Laird) Robertson 1590–1630
    2. 2. Gilbert (Laird Muirton Elgin) Robertson 1512–1570
    3. 3. DAVID Robertson 1499–1570
    4. 4. Unk Robertson 1537–1600
    5. 5. David Robertson 1550–1600
  13. 13. David Robertson 1499–1550
  14. 14. Gilbert (Robertson of) Muirton 1520–1570
  15. 15. Gilbert Robertson 1620–
  16. 16. Gilbert Robertson 1620–1570

Margaret Crichton's Timeline

6 Records

1465
1465
Birth of Margaret Crichton in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
1498
1498
Age 33
Birth of Margaret Crichton in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
1498
1498
Age 33
Birth of Margaret Crichton in Fendergast, Scotland
Fendergast, Scotland
1498
Abt. 1498
Age 33
Birth of Margaret Crichton in Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland
1540
1540
Age 75
Death of Margaret Crichton in Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Elgin, Moray, Scotland
1540
1540
Age 75
Death of Margaret Crichton in Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1498
    Event Place: Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1498
    Event Place: Fendergast, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1498
    Event Place: Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1465
    Event Place: Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 06 Jun
    Event Place: Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 06 Jun

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Aberdeenshire & Kincardineshire - Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551
    Record Source: Kincardineshire, Scotland, Extracted Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Arkland, Dumfries, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Fife: Dunfermline - Parish Register, 1561-1700 (May 1642-March 1653)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1540
    Event Place: Elgin, Moray, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1540
    Event Place: Muirton, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland
Find more search results for Margaret Crichton

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