JOHNSTONE, Gilbert 1st of Elphinstone, jure uxoris, Sir ^{1 2 3 4}

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Gilbert married Agnes ELPHINSTONE, daughter of Sir Alexander ELPHINSTONE of that Ilk and Unknown.^{1 2 3} (Agnes ELPHINSTONE was born about 1434.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Sir Alexander (Elphinstone), killed at the battle of Piperdean 10 September 1435. He left an only daughter, Agnes, to whom ultimately, after a long family dispute, which was referred to arbiters, the lands of Elphinstone were awarded. She married Gilbert Johnstone, son of Adam Johnstone of that Ilk, and the Elphinstone lands passed in consequence away from the male line of the family."

from Scots Peerage (vol 3)




Sir Alexander Elphinstone of Elphinstone, Knight, who was killed at the battle of Piperdeau on 10th September 1435, leaving only an heir-female. His daughter Agnes married Gilbert Johnstone, son of Adam Johnstone of Johnstone, in Annandale, who acquired with her the estate of Elphinstone, in East Lothian. Their descendants, designed Johnstones of Elphinstone, continued for many generations. But the tower and part of Elphinstone were sold, and afterwards ag.ain became the property of the Lords Elphinstone."

from The Elphinstone Family ^{1 2 3}