Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell

ANDREW BAIRD IN HOLE OF THORNLY-MAXWELL in Paisley parish, Renfrewshire

Spurious Pedigree

Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell, here treated, is identified as the son of George Baird, 2nd of Auchmedden in at least one pedigree published by FamilySearch but this is wrong

Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell is not the same person as Andrew Baird who is the son of George Baird of Auchmeddan in Aberdeenshire, or Andrew Baird, WS who is the younger brother of George Baird of Auchmeddan.

His Last Will and Testament

Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell made his last will and testament at his house there on 19 May 1634. He nominated his wife Margaret Cochrane, and his eldest son William Baird, to be his only executors and intromitters with his share of the goods, gear, debts and sums of money listed in the inventory given up by his wife. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Testamentar and Inventory of umqle Andro Baird in Hoill of Thornie Maxwell within the paroch of Paslay, reference CC9/7/26]

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His Death

Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell died in June 1634. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Testamentar and Inventory of umqle Andro Baird in Hoill of Thornie Maxwell within the paroch of Paslay, reference CC9/7/26]

The Death of his First Wife

Jonet Stevinstoune died in December 1627. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Dative and Inventory of umqle Jonet Stevinstoune spouse to Andrew Baird in Thornelie, parish of Paisley, reference CC9/7/24] Image of Testament

His First Wife's Testament Dative and Inventory

On 17 August 1630 Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell gave up the testament dative and inventory of his deceased wife Jonet Stevinstoune. He did so in name and behalf of their three children, Johne, Jonet & Issobell Baird: "laufull bairnes to the defunct & exrs dative dewlie decernit to hir guids and geir be decreit of the Commisr of Glasgw". Williame Cochrane in Stanelie acted himself as cautioner for the executors and confirmation was granted to them on 23 August 1630. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Dative and Inventory of umqle Jonet Stevinstoune spouse to Andrew Baird in Thornelie, parish of Paisley, reference CC9/7/24]

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First Marriage

Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell married Jonet Stevinstoune. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Dative and Inventory of umqle Jonet Stevinstoune spouse to Andrew Baird in Thornelie, parish of Paisley, reference CC9/7/24] Image of Testament

Second Marriage

Andrew Baird in Hole of Thornly-Maxwell married Margaret Cochran. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Testamentar and Inventory of umqle Andro Baird in Hoill of Thornie Maxwell within the paroch of Paslay, reference CC9/7/26]

Children of the First Marriage

1. John Baird, primus
2. Jonet Baird
3. Issobell Baird

Children of the Second Marriage

1. William Baird
2. John Baird, secundus