Archibald Johnston of Warristoun, merchant in Edinburgh

He was not the son of James Johnson of Middlehill

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Johnston-6019

Archibald Johnston was born in Kirkpatrick Juxta, Dumfriesshire [1]

Archibald Johnstoun married Rachell Arnot before 15 May 1577 when Archibald was admitted a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh on 15 May 1577 by right of his wife Rachell eldest daughter of the deceased John Arnot burgess and guild brother.[2]

Archibald Johnestoun died before 28 April 1619 when his will was confirmed in Edinburgh Commissary Court.[3]

Children: [1]

1. James. married Elizabeth Craig.
2. Samuel
3. Joseph. Founder of Johnston's of Hilton.
4. Rachel. married (1) John Jackson, (2) William Bruce.
5. Jonet/Janet. married (1) James Skene, (2) James Inglis.

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https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bruce-754

Rachel Johnston was born 1588 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of Archibald Johnston and Rachel Arnot. She was the sister of Joseph Johnston, James Johnston and Janet (Johnston) Inglis.[1]

References

• “The Bruces of Airth and their cadets.” Bruces of Stenhouse. Page 93 - 95. Archive.Org
• Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston Author: Scottish History Society; Constable, T. and A., Edinburgh; Warriston, Archibald Johnston, Lord, 1611-1663; Mar, John Erskine, earl of, 1675-1732; Grant, Anne MacVicar, 1755-1838. Publisher: Edinburgh, Printed at the University Press by T. and A. Constable for the Scottish History Society 1896. Pages 4-6.
• Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild Brethren 1406-1700; Scottish Record Society; Edinburgh; 1929; page 275
• Index of Wills & Testaments; Johnestoun, Archibald; 28/4/1619; merchant, burgess of Edinburgh; Testament Testamentar and Inventory; Edinburgh Commissary Court; CC8/8/50; from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk
• Peerage
• https://genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00618155&tree=LEO
• 1.[S03714] Nigel Bruce Ancestors 2013, Verheecke, José.
• 2. [S04746] ~Burke's Landed Gentry, 1965 18th edition in 3 vols 1965, 1969 & 1972 . 2:346
• 3. ”Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston. 1639, The preservation of the honours of Scotland, 1651-52, Lord Mar's Legacies, 1722-27, Letters concerning Highland affairs in the 18th century.” Page 3 - 5. Archive.Org

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He was not the son of James Johnston, of Middigil

Biography https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Johnston-6019

Archibald Johnston was born in Kirkpatrick Juxta, Dumfriesshire [1]

Archibald Johnstoun married Rachell Arnot before 15 May 1577 when Archibald was admitted a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh on 15 May 1577 by right of his wife Rachell eldest daughter of the deceased John Arnot burgess and guild brother.[2]

Archibald Johnestoun died before 28 April 1619 when his will was confirmed in Edinburgh Commissary Court.[3]

Children: [1]

James. married Elizabeth Craig. Samuel Joseph. Founder of Johnston's of Hilton. Rachel. married (1) John Jackson, (2) William Bruce. Jonet/Janet. married (1) James Skene, (2) James Inglis. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bruce-754

Rachel Johnston was born 1588 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, daughter of Archibald Johnston and Rachel Arnot. She was the sister of Joseph Johnston, James Johnston and Janet (Johnston) Inglis.[1]

References “The Bruces of Airth and their cadets.” Bruces of Stenhouse. Page 93 - 95. Archive.Org Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston Author: Scottish History Society; Constable, T. and A., Edinburgh; Warriston, Archibald Johnston, Lord, 1611-1663; Mar, John Erskine, earl of, 1675-1732; Grant, Anne MacVicar, 1755-1838. Publisher: Edinburgh, Printed at the University Press by T. and A. Constable for the Scottish History Society 1896. Pages 4-6. Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild Brethren 1406-1700; Scottish Record Society; Edinburgh; 1929; page 275 Index of Wills & Testaments; Johnestoun, Archibald; 28/4/1619; merchant, burgess of Edinburgh; Testament Testamentar and Inventory; Edinburgh Commissary Court; CC8/8/50; from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Peerage https://genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00618155&tree=LEO 1.[S03714] Nigel Bruce Ancestors 2013, Verheecke, José. 2. [S04746] ~Burke's Landed Gentry, 1965 18th edition in 3 vols 1965, 1969 & 1972 . 2:346 3. ”Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston. 1639, The preservation of the honours of Scotland, 1651-52, Lord Mar's Legacies, 1722-27, Letters concerning Highland affairs in the 18th century.” Page 3 - 5. Archive.Org

Rachel Arnot (died 1626) married the Edinburgh burgess, Archibald Johnston of Warriston, ancestor of the future Lord Provost Sir Patrick Johnston.