History of the Johnstones, 1191-1909, with ... - Electric Scotland

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of their children and grandchildren, appear in Edinburgh records to the end of
the seventeenth century and later, when they seem to have become extinct in the
male line. David Johnstone of Newbie, the merchant, Archibald's " faithful
friend," appears to have married a third time, and died very old in June 1644.
His daughter Geillis, wife to a Johnston of Elsieshields, died Oct. 1643. He
had bought land in Preston and Galloway, and left descendants. In 1640 he
lent money to the Laird, the bond being signed by his " nevoy " John, a writer.
Gilbert Johnstone of Graitney, the merchant, left John (and probably other
sons), in Edinburgh, 1620.
Agnes Johnstone, wife of Patrick Spens, was returned sole heir to her
brother, Robert, the historian and donator to Heriot's Hospital.