Biography · Johnstoun-48

Margaret Johnstoun

1620

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Biography and research notes

The father relationship with George Johnstoun is assessed as uncertain. Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited.

Birth1620 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

DeathDate not established

LocalityEdinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Family and relationships

How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.

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	Uncertain father link	Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited. 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.

Collateral relatives 4Daniel Johnstounbefore 21 January 1617–date not establishedArchebald Johnstoun24 May 1618–date not establishedMarion Johnstoun1619–date not establishedCatharine Johnstoun18 March 1627–date not established

Person and dates	Relationship	Current assessment	Why this relationship is shown
Daniel Johnstoun before 21 January 1617–date not established	sibling	Unassessed sibling link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.
Archebald Johnstoun 24 May 1618–date not established	sibling	Unassessed sibling link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.
Marion Johnstoun 1619–date not established	sibling	Unassessed sibling link	The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship.
Catharine Johnstoun 18 March 1627–date not established	sibling	Unassessed sibling 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 uncertain. Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited.

Original Markdown

The father relationship with [George Johnstoun](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Johnstoun-29) is assessed as **uncertain**. Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited.

Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026

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

Reason: Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited.

Source summary: Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited. 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: **uncertain**.

Reason: Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited.

Source summary: Margaret's profile is expressly Unsourced; no baptism or other father statement is cited. 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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