Capt. John Rene Elphinstone

Captain John Elphinstone was the son of Peter Elphinstone and Magdeleine le Lespine.2

He married Janet Halcro.2 He died in 1587.2

He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Navy.1

He was Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Fleet.1 He was also known as Rene Elphinstone.2

He was granted lands in Orkney.2

Children of Captain John Elphinstone and Janet Halcro

1.Harry Elphinstone3

2.Robert Elphinstone+3 d. 1628

3.Anne Charlotte Maria Elphinstone+3 d. 6 Jun 1809

4.Jane Alice Amelia Elphinstone3

5.Catherine Sarah Elphinstone3

Citations The Peerage 1.[S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1811. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition. 2.[S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 1315. 3.[S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.