Biography · Johnstoun-30

James Johnstoun

20 February 1625

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Biography and research notes

The father relationship with George Johnstoun is assessed as confident. FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Birth20 February 1625 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

DeathDate not established

LocalityEdinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Family and relationships

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Parents 2George JohnstounDates not establishedBarbara (Glasgow) Johnsonbefore 1600–date not established

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
George Johnstoun Dates not established	father	Strongly supported father	FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents. Father evidence and remaining questions
Barbara (Glasgow) Johnson before 1600–date not established	mother	Unassessed mother link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.

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This material is retained for audit and future research. It is not a second current conclusion. Imported values, automated comparisons and raw exports do not override the reviewed presentation above.

Research notes and earlier assessments

Conclusion: Current conclusion

The father relationship with George Johnstoun is assessed as confident. FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Original Markdown

The father relationship with [George Johnstoun](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Johnstoun-29) is assessed as **confident**. FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026

This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: George Johnstoun. Assessment: confident.

Reason: FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Source summary: FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.

Original Markdown

This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: [George Johnstoun](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Johnstoun-29). Assessment: **confident**.

Reason: FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents.

Source summary: FamilySearch baptism index XTPH-QTG is cited for James, whose profile identifies George and Barbara as parents. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.

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Person data (JSON) · Family network

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