David Ross

3rd Laird of Balmachy

"apparent of, cautioner for Walter Ross of Morangie," 2d September, 1594 (Reg. Priv. Coun.), " of Balmachy" (witness, Sasine 16th June, 1607), "deceased" (Sasine 20 th June, 1625).

He married, as second wife, Jean Douglas, living 1603 (Acts and Decreets, vol. 214, p. 142).

He had:

1. 194. Hugh. (See below.)
2. 200. David (Sasine 20th June, 1625) obtained concession of half of the mill of Morrach, and also of part of the town and lands of Meikle Meddat or Meddat Moir, barony of Delnie. He married Mary Urquhart.
3. 201. George, in Miltoun, " son of deceased Walter " (Sasine 1st March, 1625). Walter Ross, now of Miltoun, was son and heir of the deceased George Ross, son of the late Walter of Ballamuckie, 24th January, 1654 (Register of Acts and Decreets, Edinburgh, vol. 567, fol. 62).

References

• Rossiana; papers and documents relating to the history and genealogy of the ancient and noble house of Ross, of Ross-shire, Scotland, and its descent form the ancient earls of Ross, together with the descent of the ancient and historic family of Read, from Rede of Trough-end, Reade of Barton Court, Berks, and Read of Delaware. Also some account of the related families by Read, Harmon Pumpelly, 1860- [from old catalog]; Reid, Francis Nevile, 1826-1892. Rossiana pages 40-43 "193."Archive.Org