Elspeth Young

Elspeth Young was the wife of John Telfer of Castleton, Roxburghshire, and mother of James Telfer (1761–1845).

Vital Details

• Born: ~1725–1740 (estimated — exact date unknown)
• Maiden name: Young
• Spouse: John Telfer (of Castleton) (m. unknown, ~1750s)
• Died: Unknown

Known Children

Child	Born/Baptised	Notes
James Telfer (1761–1845)	Baptised 14 Jul 1761, Castleton	Named as son of John Telfer & Elspeth Young in Castleton OPR.

Note: Elspeth Young is known only from the baptism record of her son James. The Castleton OPR does not record her death, and her Young family connections are unknown.

Sources

• FamilySearch IGI: Batch C11865-1 (Castleton OPR) — James Telfer baptised 14 Jul 1761, Castleton; mother Elspeth Young. Source call number 1067953.
• James Telfer vault profile: James Telfer (1761–1845)
• John Telfer vault profile: John Telfer (of Castleton) (1731–?)

⚠️ Research Gaps

• No birth, marriage, or death records found
• Young family origins unknown — may come from a nearby Roxburghshire parish
• Full name may be Elizabeth (Elspeth is a Scots diminutive of Elizabeth)