John CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1480

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Bef Jun 1514

Marriage:

Abt 1503

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Father:

William CRAGY

Mother:

Mrs. William CRAGY

Sources:

"The Ancient Craigies of Orkney" by William H. Teschek
Internet IGI, Jan 2008
Ancestry.com
Pedigree Resource File

Notes:

                   Name: Cragy aka Craigie
Note Gilbert, William and John are possible children in this family.  Sources and books searched often put these children here, but it is not proven.

John Cragy was  a Lawman of Orkney from at least 1495 -1509.  This is shown by his name and seal being on a number of decrees and dispositions during those years.  He owned land in Tenston, Rousay, Brugh (Brough), and in Outer Westness.

Christine HALCRO

Birth:

Abt 1485

of Orkney Islands, Scotland

Father:

Magnus HALCRO

Mother:

Mrs. Magnus HALCRO

Children

Marriage

John CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1503

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Marr:

Notes:

                   Fought with James Cragy in the Battle of Summerdale in 1529.

James CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1504

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Bef 1564

Margaret STEWART

Marr:

Abt 1525

of Orkney Islands, Scotland

Notes:

                   James was owner of Brough in Rousay, inherited from his father.  On 7 June 1529 he fought at the Battle of Summerdale in Stenness, at which forces loyal to rival Sinclair cousins fought for control of the Orkney Earldom. James fought with the victorious forces of James Sinclair against an invading army from Caithness led by William Sinclair and his relative, John, Earl of Caithness (Orkney).  The Caithness forces had the blessing of the King of Scotland, but were nevertheless defeated by the Orkney defenders and slaughtered almost to a man.  When the King forgave the victors and granted amnesty to many of the Orkney men on 19 September 1539, more than ten years later, James Craigie/Cragy was included.

Gilbert CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1506

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Marr:

Notes:

                   Fought  with James Cragy in the Battle of Summerdale in 1529.

William CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1508

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Marr:

Notes:

                   Fought with James Cragy in the Battle of Summerdale in 1529.

Marion CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1510

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Bef 7 Dec 1553

John CROMARTIE

Marr:

Abt 1530

of Cara, South Ronaldsay, Orkn

Notes:

                   Name: Cragy aka Craigie

Barbara CRAGY

Birth:

Abt 1512

of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Death:

Bef 5 Jul 1530

Marr:

FCID:5247:8732

John Cragy - Christine Halcro

John Cragy was born at of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland Abt 1480. His parents were William Cragy and Mrs. William Cragy.

He married Christine Halcro Abt 1503 at of Brough, Orkney Islands, Scotland . Christine Halcro was born at of Orkney Islands, Scotland Abt 1485 daughter of Magnus Halcro and Mrs. Magnus Halcro .

They were the parents of 6 children:
John Cragy born Abt 1503.
James Cragy born Abt 1504.
Gilbert Cragy born Abt 1506.
William Cragy born Abt 1508.
Marion Cragy born Abt 1510.
Barbara Cragy born Abt 1512.

John Cragy died Bef Jun 1514 .