James Maxwell of Williamswood

The middle son James was more ambitious. He took the southern part of Bogton, including woodland called the William Wood (the modern area around the hill topped by Netherlee Church).

James began developing a new estate, which he called Williamwood.

Annabella Ralston, 2nd dau. of Gavin Ralston, of that Ilk. = James Maxwell, of Williamwood, co. Renfrew, whose ancestor was sheriff of the county.

References

• “Royal Descents and Pedigrees of Founders' Kin” By Bernard Burke. Lineage outlined on Pedigree VIII, James Maxwell Graham, Esq. < link > (also see attached)