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Sir Thomas Craig 1538–1608 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1538

Birth Location: Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 26 Feb 1608

Death Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father: Sir Craig

Mother: Katharine Miller

Spouse(s): Helen Heriot

Children(s): Lewis Wrightslands

In 1538, Sir Thomas Craig entered the world in Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Sir William Craig And Katharine Miller. Sir Thomas Craig married Helen Heriot, and had children including Lewis Craig Lord Wrightslands. Sir Thomas Craig passed away in 1608 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1538, Sir Thomas Craig entered the world in Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born to Sir William Craig And Katharine Miller.
  • Sir Thomas Craig married Helen Heriot, and had children including Lewis Craig Lord Wrightslands.
  • Sir Thomas Craig passed away in 1608 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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Sir Craig's Ancestors

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Sir Craig
1538–1608
Birth Place: Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
Sir William Craig
1501–1590
Craigton, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Katharine Miller
1510–1591
Kilbryde, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Craig
1480–1513
Craigfintray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Craig
1460–1513
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cragy
1400–1513
Margaret Sinclair
1435–1496

Sir Craig's Descendants

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Sir (Thomas) Craig (1538–26 Feb 1608) m. Helen Heriot (1540–1620)
  1. 1. Lewis (Craig Lord) Wrightslands 1569–1622 m. Lady (Beatrix) Chirnside 1570–1610
    1. 1. Sir (Thomas) Craig 1610–1663 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Cranston 1613–1663
      1. 1. Louis Craig 1640–1681 m. Margaret Dalgliesh 1645–1708
        1. 1. William Craig 1657–1744 m. Margaret Lindsay 1660–1687

Sir Craig's Timeline

2 Records

1538
1538
Birth of Sir Thomas Craig in Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1608
26 Feb 1608
Age 70
Death of Sir Thomas Craig in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1538
    Event Place: Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
    [2] Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
    [3] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Riccarton Edinburgh and Craigaton Co Aberdeen
    Record Source: Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1608
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
    [2] Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
    [3] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

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