John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun facts for kids
John Cranstoun, the 2nd Lord Cranstoun, was an important Scottish nobleman who lived a long time ago. He was known as a Lord of Parliament, which meant he was a powerful leader in Scotland's government. He passed away in or before the year 1648.
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Who Was John Cranstoun?
His Family Background
John Cranstoun was the son of William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun, who was also a very important person. His mother was Sarah Cranstoun. Her father, Sir John Cranstoun, was the last male from an older branch of the Cranstoun family.
The Cranstouns were a well-known family from the Scottish Lowlands. For hundreds of years, since at least the 1300s, their main lands were in Cranston in Midlothian. They also owned land in Denholm, which is in the Scottish Borders.
Lands and Titles
Owning Important Estates
Even when his father was still alive, John Cranstoun started to gain his own lands. On June 30, 1619, he received official documents, called a charter, for lands like Denholm and Fowlersland. These lands were for him and his first wife.
Later, on April 23, 1623, he and his second wife were granted an annuity. This was a yearly payment from lands such as Smailholm and Wauchope.
Becoming the 2nd Lord Cranstoun
After his father died in 1627, John Cranstoun became the 2nd Lord Cranstoun. He then received more official documents for many other lands. These included Aldingston and Dodes in Berwickshire, and Smailholm, Crailing, and Cranstondaw. He also gained control of the main Cranstoun area, known as the barony of Cranstoun.
On January 17, 1638, he was given an important job. He became the coroner for Roxburghshire. A coroner was a public official who investigated deaths, especially if they were sudden or unusual.
John Cranstoun died in or before the year 1648.
His Family Life
Marriages and Successors
John Cranstoun was married two times. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Scott. They signed a marriage agreement in late 1616 or early 1617. Elizabeth was the daughter of Walter Scott, 1st Lord Scott of Buccleuch.
His second wife was Helen Lindsay. She was the daughter of James Lindsay, 7th Lord Lindsay.
John Cranstoun did not have any children from either of his marriages. When he passed away, his nephew, William, became the next Lord Cranstoun. William was the son of John's brother, James.
