Johnston of Elphinstone

 

Date of creation: 18 October 1627

Destination: to the heirs male whatsoever of the 1st Baronet

Evidence of Creation: NRS PS5/1/pp.117-118.

Status: Dormant since c. 1677.

 

I. Sir Samuel Johnston of Elphinstone (d. 18 February 1637);

II. Sir John Johnston, second but eldest surviving son of the former (d. c. 1663);

III. Sir James Johnston, eldest son of the former. He went over to the continent and served for a time as Captain in the army of the Duke of Luneburg. He is unheard of after April 1677.

 

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