YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rev John Knox 1505–1572 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1505

Birth Location: Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland

Death Date: 24 Nov 1572

Death Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland

Father: William Knox

Mother: Lady Sinclair

Spouse(s): Margaret Stewart, Marjorie Bowes

Children(s): Elizabeth Knox, Nathaniel Knox, Eleasar Knox, Martha Knox, Margaret Knox, Nathanael Knox, Eleazar Knox, Eleanor Knox, II Knox, Margaret Knox, John Knox, John Welch

Rev John Knox was born in 1505 in Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland, the child of William Knox And Lady Sinclair. Rev John Knox married Margaret Ochiltree Stewart, Marjorie Bowes, and had children including Eleanor Knox, Eleasar Knox, Eleazar Knox, Elizabeth Knox, Ii Knox, John Knox, John Welch, Margaret Knox, Martha Knox, Nathanael Knox, Nathaniel Knox. Rev John Knox passed away in 1572 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland.

Find more search results for Rev Knox
RK

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:
B
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

  • Rev John Knox was born in 1505 in Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland, the child of William Knox And Lady Sinclair.
  • Rev John Knox married Margaret Ochiltree Stewart, Marjorie Bowes, and had children including Eleanor Knox, Eleasar Knox, Eleazar Knox, Elizabeth Knox, Ii Knox, John Knox, John Welch, Margaret Knox, Martha Knox, Nathanael Knox, Nathaniel Knox.
  • Rev John Knox passed away in 1572 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rev Knox's Ancestors

Self
Rev Knox
1505–1572
Birth Place: Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland
Parents
William Knox
1486–1513
Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Lady Sinclair
1490–1505
Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Grandparents
Uchtred Knox
1440–1509
End, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
Agnes Lyle
1440–
, Renfrewshire, , Scotland
Henry Sinclair
1459–1513
Caithnessshire, , , Scotland
Margaret Hepburn
1456–1542
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rev Knox's Descendants

1.
RK
Rev (John) Knox (1505–24 Nov 1572) m. Margaret (Ochiltree) Stewart (1547–1612) m. Marjorie Bowes (1531–15 Dec 1560)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Knox 1570–1625 m. Rev (John "Ayr") Welch 1569–1622
    1. 1. Luyse ((Lucy)) Welch 1613–1650 m. James (Alexander) Witherspoon 1610–1649
      1. 1. James Witherspoon 1640–1691 m. Helen Welch 1644–1702
        1. 1. James Witherspoon 1691–1759 m. Anne Walker 1696–1787 m. Ann Walker 1681–1726
        2. 2. Janet Witherspoon 1670–1734
        3. 3. John Witherspoon 1670–1734
        4. 4. Janet Witherspoon 1670–1734
        5. 5. Robert Witherspoon 1690–1718
        6. 6. James (III) WITHERSPOON 1665–1777
        7. 7. Janet Witherspoon 1695–1761
      2. 2. Johne Witherspoon 1627–1672
      3. 3. David Witherspoon 1635–1675
      4. 4. Gavin Witherspoon 1637–1681
      5. 5. Daughter Witherspoon 1640–1665
      6. 6. James Witherspoon 1691–1759
    2. 2. Josiah Welch 1611–
  2. 2. Nathaniel Knox 1557–1580
  3. 3. Eleasar Knox 1558–1591
  4. 4. Martha Knox 1565–1592
  5. 5. Margaret Knox 1567–
  6. 6. Nathanael Knox 1557–1580
  7. 7. Eleazar Knox 1558–1591
  8. 8. Eleanor Knox 1559–
  9. 9. II Knox 1566–
  10. 10. Margaret Knox 1567–1885
  11. 11. John Knox 1569–
  12. 12. John Welch 1569–1622

Rev Knox's Timeline

2 Records

1505
1505
Birth of Rev John Knox in Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland
Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland
1572
24 Nov 1572
Age 67
Death of Rev John Knox in Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1505
    Event Place: Giffordsgate,Haddington,Edinburgh,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1572
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, , 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