Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan

• 'Sir Gavin Kennedy, 3rd Lord of Blairquhan1,2
• 'M, #66623, d. before 22 July 1522
• Father John Kennedy, 2nd Laird of Blairquhan2 b. b 12 Jun 1473
• ' Sir Gavin Kennedy, 3rd Lord of Blairquhan married Ellen Campbell, daughter of Archibald Campbell, 2nd Earl of Argyll and Elizabeth Stewart, in 1521.1 Sir Gavin Kennedy, 3rd Lord of Blairquhan died before 22 July 1522.1
• 'Family Ellen Campbell
• Child
  • Gilbert Kennedy+2
• Citations
• 1.[S11563] The Scots Peerage, Vol. I, edited by Sir James Balfour Paul, p. 337.
• 2.[S11563] The Scots Peerage, Vol. I, edited by Sir James Balfour Paul, p. 290-294.
• From: http://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p2217.htm#...
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GAVIN KENNEDY OF BLAIRQUHAN

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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26 September 1505: Charter by Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan, to John Kennedy his brother consanguinean, procreate between Sir John Kennedy Knight (father of the said Gavin Kennedy) and Margaret (Campbell) his wife (See GD25/1/171) and the heirs male of the said John Kennedy, whom failling to return to the said Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan and his heirs whatsoever, of the 11 merk land of Skeith, Milton, Littlehills and Keramanach with the Mill thereof, lying in the Lordship of Galloway and County of Wigton - to be holden of the said Gavin Kennedy and his heirs for 3 suits of Court to be holden at Coltreath yearly, together with duties and service of ward and relief. Witnesses - James Kennedy, Florence Kirkpatrick and Alexander Boyd. Dated at Cumiston. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/197

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26 September 1505: Charter by Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan to John Kennedy his brother, procreate between Sir John Kennedy Knight (father of the said Gavin Kennedy) and Margaret Campbell his wife, and the heirs male of the said John Kennedy, whom failling to return to the said Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan and his heirs whatsoever of the 3 merk land of Skeith, lying in the Lordship of Galloway - to be holden blanch of the said Gavin Kennedy and his heirs, for payment yearly of a penny Scots at the feast of Pentecost. Witnesses - James Kennedy, Florence Kirkpatrick, and Alexander Boyd. Dated at Cumiston. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/198

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2 November 1514: Revocation by Dame Margaret Campbell relict and executrix of Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan Knight (See GD25/1/171, GD25/1/197-GD25/1/198-GD25/1/199-GD25/1/206-GD25/1/207-GD25/1/208 GD25/1/209- et GD25/1/235) by which after due deliberation (her own as well as the interest and advantage of their children being considered) she solemnly revokes all deeds executed by her, during her husband's last illness, and specially a contract, by which she is bound along with Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan, to uphold, sustain, and take care of the house and family of the said Sir John Kennedy, from his decease, until the feast of Pentecost then next, in all necessary costs and expenses, which Contract she declares was entered into without her knowledge or hearing, and she compelled to give her consent thereto, and besides both her husband and herself, were then in the power of the said Gavin Kennedy, having been taken and held in captivity by him. Witnesses - John Mure, George Lockhart, and George Campbell. Dated at Church of Ayr. This Revocation is in form of Instrument. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/238