The johnstone clan this historical account was taken from russell c. The 11th earl of annandale and hartfell, lord johnstone, 26th chief of the name and arms of. Moffat was accepted by cdsna as an allied family in july 2012 clan moffat has a standing chief and is recognized by the standing council of scottish chiefs. William died in 1572, leaving issue one daughter, elizabeth, who afterwards married sir james douglas of parkhead. Of the sons, perhaps, the best known is john moore johnstone, born 14th december, 1741, and for many years agent to lord moira, also a justice of the peace, and a man of many attainments. Family history tree genealogy scotland clans old historic books records new dvd. The scottish church records index is also still available at the family history library in salt. They contested the power of the maxwells in the late 16th century. T he johnstone family has its beginnings in ancient scotland, in the western borders in the region of annandale, which was inhabited by the celts, in the county of dumfriesshire. With a family reunion upcoming, the family had to fight for fame and fortune. I then found a pdf version of this book and so also provide both volumes for you to read in pdf format.
A huge scottish counties reference library of 402 books is at your fingertips now you can read long out of print books on your own computer. Family history tree genealogy scotland clans old historic. Oct 28, 2017 excerpt from the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale, vol. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale. The tartanclad gaelic highlander of popular image certainly is not a johnstone clansman. James johnstone, 3rd earl of annandale and hartfell and 2nd marquess of annandale c. The annandale johnstones were confirmed as chiefs of clan johnstone and in 1982 the lord lyon king of arms recognised major percy johnstone of annandale as baron of the earldom of annandale and hartfell and of the lordship of johnstone, hereditary stewart of the stewartry of annandale, and hereditary keeper of lochmaben castle. In the fair maid of perth 1828, he used a stanza from an old ballad. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale, william fraser. The johnstones built up power on the western marches as agents of james v of scots against the douglases in the early 16th century. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale contains the following 2 items. Internet archive bookreader the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale. I am a match for the dogwood family group r1b1 at the johnson. The great historic families of scotland the johnstones of annandale the johnstones were at one time among the most powerful, as they are one of the most ancient, of the border septs.
History of the johnstonjohnstone clan scottish culture. William fraser books list of books by author william fraser. Soon after the johnstones settled for good in mannsdale, frances married william britton of virginia. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale volume 1 memoirs and charters. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics like red hair. The tartanization of scottish popular culture seems here to stay.
He had enjoyed the family estate and dignities for only nine years. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises. Johnstone earl van annandale family history ancestry. The johnstones had the lands of wamphray in their possession from 1476 annandale family book. Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale blending lights. In its history it was captured and held by the english when a paid servant girl let them in at dawn. Aug 08, 2015 introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale fraser, william on. This reasoning seems to be supported by fraser in the annandale family book of johnstones, where he states. Individuals with this surname should be welcomed at douglas tents and encouraged to become clan douglas members. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. Jean john stone, lady carlyle, survived her husband, and was still liferentrix of the lands of kelhead in 1577. With plates, including portraits, illustrations, facsimiles and genealogical tables. Sir adams eldest son was the progenitor of the annandale or main branch of the family, while matthew, his second son, who married a daughter of the earl of angus, chief of the red douglases, was the ancestor of the westerhall branch. The annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises.
Author of napoleon iii, annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale, memorials of the family of wemyss of wemyss, the chiefs of grant, the chiefs of colquhoun and their country, the red book of grandtully, history of the carnegies, earls of southesk, and of their kindred, century of romance of the annandale peerages. Johnstone, dumfriesshire, scotland genealogy genealogy. Due to the copying process pages are skewed, off center, there are dark lines on most pages throughout the book and the handwritten letters scattered throughout the book, the writing goes into the gutter on several pages. Sir william johnstone pulteney, a scion of the westerhall family, began his life as a penniless younger son,9 and in his youth he developed habits of extreme thrift which he maintained for the rest of his life. Sir james johnstone, 1st earl of annandale geni family tree. The lands of corry were forfeited from george corry for implication of him in the albanydouglas invasion. He was educated in the law, became a member of the scottish bar in 1751, and went on to become an eminent advocate.
Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale volume 2 average rating. Matthew had a charter of lands in westeraw, lanarkshire in 1455. Thomas carruthers, the 2nd son of john carruthers the 3rd laird of holmains, received a charter for the lands of corry on 23 july 1484, for his services at the battle of arkinholm. I am a match for the dogwood family group r1b1 at the johnsonjohnstonejohnston dna project. Buy annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale volume 2 at. Search 2,275 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever.
Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of. Annandale since the time of sir walter scott, tartan, kilts and highland bagpipes have come to represent the image of scotland to the world. A johnstone, crusade of the eagles was published in 2006. The parish is situated in that part of dumfriesshire known by the name of annandale, and comprehends a considerable portion of the old parishes of garvald and dumgree. Excerpt from the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale, vol. Honeys book, the gentle johnstones, the story of the johnstone family. The scottish clans and families collection if you are researching your family links, doing your family tree, or you just love history this collection is for you. They were situated in the heart of bruces great lordship, and not. Clan johnstone consists of at least two distinct groups, those of annandale in dumfries and galloway, and those of caskieben in aberdeenshire, as well as johnstones who cannot easily be classified as either, such as those who took their name from the former name of perth st. A massacre of maxwells at dryfe sands near the johnstonejardine town of lockerbie in 1593 was the last clan battle in the border marches. Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family. Genealogy profile for sir james johnstone, 1st earl of annandale sir james johnstone johnston, 1st earl of annandale 1625 1672 genealogy genealogy for sir james johnstone johnston, 1st earl of annandale 1625 1672 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. The johnstones were one of the many border families who frequently raided the north of.
Johnstones various the johnstones of galabank once entertained a claim to the annandale peerage, and proved their descent from the barons of newby and graitney, who. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale volume 2 fraser, william, sir, 18161898. Sara maxwell, also named james, became first earl of annandale of the family of johnstone. John the second of the wester hall branch was made a baronet of nova scotia. Details about family history tree genealogy scotland clans old historic books records new dvd. The story focuses on maccalister clan that was raised by harsh frontier but underneath it all revered blood bonds. The foregoing account is supported by fraser in his book, the annandale family book of johnstones, where he states. Johns offspring would become the main chief johnstone family. The annandale johnstones were confirmed as chiefs of clan johnstone and in 1982 the lord lyon. Sir william johnstone pulteney and the scottish origins of. Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book of the. They have been here a thousand years, a thousand more theyll bide. John johnstone the eldest son of adam was progenitor of the annandale branch and his brother matthew who married the daughter of the earl of angus was progenitor of the wester hall branch of johnstones.
Due to the copying process pages are skewed, off center, there are dark lines on most pages throughout the book and the handwritten. A history of the clan johnstone association australia. Johnstoun or other places called johnston or johnstone. With plates, including portraits, illustrations, facsimiles and.
Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale by fraser, william, sir, 18161898. It is believed that john johnstone of johnstone, clan chief from 1454 until 1493 may have built it. It was also burnt out at least three times and refitted. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and. The session was made up of the minister and the land owners and business men of the parish, chosen to serve on the session. Due to the copying process pages are skewed, off center, there are dark lines on most. The modern town of moffat is located in the eastern part of dumfries and galloway region, in the southwest of scotland. Jun 07, 2012 author of napoleon iii, annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale, memorials of the family of wemyss of wemyss, the chiefs of grant, the chiefs of colquhoun and their country, the red book of grandtully, history of the carnegies, earls of southesk, and of their kindred, century of romance of the annandale peerages. Or, the relations of natural science, arch ology, and history, to the bible classic reprint the melvilles. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale covid19. Jan 25, 2019 the johnstones of westerhall are an important branch of the johnstones of annandale, and descend from matthew, second son of sir adam johnstone of that ilk. Annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of. Either from the first bruce of annandale, who settled there in 1124 or his immediate successor, john, father of sir gilbert johnstone, obtained the lands of johnstone.
The family had a long history as mps for dumfries and other seats. Us access only the historical families of dumfriesshire and the border wars dumfries. The early johnsons the family tree of james arthur johnson. Douglas received his doom meeltly, and simply replied, he that may no better he must be a monk. The annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and. Johnstons have been associated with australia since the first permanent european settlement in 1788. Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale fraser, william on. Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale. James johnstone, 2nd marquess of annandale wikipedia. I asked an administrator of the project, is everyone who matches on the jjj dna project descended from the johnstone clan. Histories of scottish families annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale. After the battle the douglas, earl of angus red douglas was awarded the earldom of douglas, previously held by the black douglases along with the original possessions of his ancestors in douglasdale. The name william is favoured by the johnstones in the 1500s as is james, which makes for complications in identifying individuals. Full text of the annandale family book of the johnstones.
Genealogy for sir james johnstone johnston, 1st earl of annandale 1625 1672 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Volume 1 memoirs and charters annandale family book of. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the johnstone earl van annandale surname lived. Established churchkirk session records edit edit source the kirk session was the court of the parish. Website of the clan johnstone association of australia. Sir walter scott wrote often of the johnstone family. The surname annandale was first found in dumfriesshire gaelic. Within the bounds of annandale, the gentle johnstones ride. Yet the johnstones johnston, johnstoun, jhonstowne, joniston, etc. Matching family tree profiles for sir james johnstone, 1st earl of annandale james annandale johnstone, 1st earl of annandale in myheritage family trees puente web site. John james hope johnstone esq of annandale in 1894 collotyped from a photograph by mr john weir moffat introduction facing page. Dad had said the johnsons were thought to be scottish. Annandale is a name for someone who lived in dumfriesshire.
Edinburgh, 1894, by william fraser page images at hathitrust. Lieutenant later, major george johnston was, reputedly, the first person to step ashore when a british fleet a. Walter scott educational website the lads of wamphray. The annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale. The johnstones of annandale were among the most intrepid reivers of the scottish west march of the borders. Histories of scottish families annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale volume 1 memoirs and charters 96618508 histories of scottish families annandale family book of the johnstones, earls and marquises of annandale volume 2 correspondence and index 96625760. He gradually moved his equipment, slaves and, in 1840, his family to madison county. By the 18th century the clan chief of johnstones had been raised from the rank of lord to earl of annandale and secretary of state. However, ydna research by william reid has shown that the johnsons did not have origins in scotland though they may have lived there at some point, but rather had origins in southern and central england and that means that coat of arms likely isnt that of my johnsons. Introductions and illustrations of the annandale family book.
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