John Craufurd of Craufurdland
- Born: 1512
- Marriage: Margaret Blair daughter to John Blair of that Ilk
- Died: 1583
Noted events in his life were:
• Charter: Chater from King James VI, 27th March 1576. Chater under the Great Seal from King James VI. Johanni Craufurd de Craufurdland, Terrarum de Giffordland
• Details. I. John Craufurd of Craufurdland married Margaret Blair, daughter John Blair of that Ilk, by whom he had three sons and five daughters: 1) John his heir; 2) Thomas, who married Margaret Craufurd, heir-proportioner of Giffordland, sister of Isabel Craufurd, spouse to John Craufurd of Walston; 3) Robert, died unmarried. The daughters were Janet; Agnes; Elizabeth; (unknown) and Marion. All were married.
John got a charter under the Great Seal from King James IV. Johanni Craufurd de Craufurdland, terrarium de Giffordland, & c in Ayrshire, dated 27th March 1976. He died anno 1583, at the age of 71.
John married Margaret Blair daughter to John Blair of that Ilk.
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