Lady Helen Heriot

HELEN HERIOT (aka HELENE HERIOT)

Conflicting Genealogy

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The Stirnet account of Heriot of Trabroun claims that Helen Heriot, here treated, is the daughter of James Heriot of Trabroun and Helen Swinton. Stirnet: Heriot 1

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According to George M. Paul, the editor of the Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Warriston, Helen Heriot, here treated, is the daughter of Robert Heriot of Lumphoy and his wife Helen Swinton. Diary of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Warriston 1639, etc. (Scottish History Society, Edinburgh 1896), page 4

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At least one other pedigree, published by MyHeritage, claims that Helen Heriot, here treated, is the daughter of James Heriot and Isabella Maitland. MyHeritage

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

23 March 1587: Charter by which Ludovic Ballenden of Auchnoule confirms that he has sold to Master Thomas Craig and Helene Heriot, his spouse, the lands of Sanct-Lowrence, in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. The land to be held in feu-ferme by Thomas and Helen and their lawful heirs. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1580-1593, charter number 1514 on p. 518

Genealogy

1. Stirnet: Heriot 01
2. Stirnet: Craig 01
3. Stirnet: Arnot 4

Pedigrees Published by MyHeritage

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Helen Katherine Craig (born Heriot), 1540 - 1618 Helen Katherine Craig (born Heriot) was born in 1540, at birth place, to James Heriot and Margaret Isabella Heriot (born Maitland). James was born in 1514, in Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland. Margaret was born in 1529, in Thirstane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland. Helen had 6 siblings: Elizabeth Hamilton (born Heriot), Robert Heriot and 4 other siblings. Helen married Thomas Craig. Thomas was born in 1538, in Craig Castle, Craigston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His occupations were Lawyer and poet, Judge and Judge. They had 6 children: Sir Lewis Chirnside (born Craig), George Craig and 4 other children. Helen passed away in 1618, at age 78 at death place. She was buried in 1618, at burial place. MyHeritage

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Helen Craig (born Herriot) FamilySearch Family Tree Birth: Between Jan 11 1542 and Jan 10 1543 - Trabroun, Berwick, Scotland Death: 1618 - Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland Parents: James Heriot, Isabel Heriot (born Maitland) Husband: Sir Thomas Craig Children: Craig, John Craig, Craig, Craig, Lady Margaret Gibson Baroness (born Craig), James Craig, Sir Lewis Craig, and names of 5 more children Siblings: Margaret Fawsyde (born Heriot), James Heriot, Peter Heriot, Elizabeth Hamilton (born Heriot), Alison Pringle (born Heriot), Andrew Heriot, Alexander Heriot, and names of 3 more siblings
Helen Craig (born Herriot) FamilySearch Family Tree Birth: Between Jan 11 1542 and Jan 10 1543 - Trabroun, Berwick, Scotland Death: 1618 - Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland Parents:James Heriot, Isabel Heriot (born Maitland) Husband: Sir Thomas Craig Children: Craig, John Craig, Craig, Craig, Lady Margaret Gibson Baroness (born Craig), James Craig, Sir Lewis Craig, and names of 5 more children Siblings: Margaret Fawsyde (born Heriot), James Heriot, Peter Heriot, Elizabeth Hamilton (born Heriot), Alison Pringle (born Heriot), Andrew Heriot, Alexander Heriot, and names of 3 more siblings

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Helen Craig (born Heriot) WikiTree FREE Birth:1540 - of Trabroun, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland Death: 1620 - Trabroun, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland Parents: James Heriot, Margaret Maitland Husband:Thomas Craig, Sir Children: Lewis Craig, Lord Wrigh, James Craig, Margaret Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Wikitree
Helen Craig (born Heriot) WikiTree FREE Birth:1540 - of Trabroun, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland Death: 1620 - Trabroun, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland Parents:James Heriot, Margaret Maitland Husband:Thomas Craig, Sir Children: Lewis Craig, Lord Wrigh, James Craig, Margaret Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Wikitree