Reverend Mr. Hugh Crawford, Minister of the Gospel at New Cumnock

REVEREND MR. HUGH CRAWFORD

Minister of the Gospel at New Cumnock in Ayrshire

The Reverend Mr. Hugh Crawford is the fourth son of Patrick Crawfprd of Auchinames and Jane Craufurd, the heiress of Crosbie. He was educated at Univ. of Glasgow; M.A. (1648); admitted to New Cumnock before 1653 ; deprived by Act of Parliament dated 11 June, and Decreet of Privy Council dated 1 October 1662. He had sasine of the lands of Garrive in July 1669. He became indulged minister at Riccarton in 1672, and afterwards held a charge in Ireland. He returned here at the Toleration, He died in May 1692, aged about 64. He married Eupham Cunningham, daughter of John Cunningham of Baidland, and widow of the Reverend William Cunningham, Minister of the Gospel at West Kilbride. He had issue: (1) Hugh Crawford of Garrive (2) John Crawford, apothecary, Paisley. Fasti III: 27

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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24 August 1655: Ante-nuptial marriage contract between William Hamilton of Garrive and George Hamilton, his eldest son and apparent heir, on the one part and Jean Crawfuird (Crawford), sister of William Crawfuird of Achnames, with consent of Mr Hew Crawfuird, minister of Cumnok (Cumnock), and James Muntgumrie (Montgomerie) of Dalduff, on the other, whereby said William Hamilton dispones to said George and Jean 2 merk lands of Nether Garriwe. National Records of Scotland, Papers relating to Lordship of Urquhart, reference GD94/176

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24 August 1655: Instrument of sasine (2 copies) in favour of George Hamiltoun (Hamilton), his eldest son of William Hamiltoun of Garrive, and Jean Crawfuird (Crawford), sister of Mr. Hugh Crawfuird, minister at the new kirk of Cumnok (Cumnock), his spouse, following on GD94/176. Registered P.R.S. Ayr, 28 August 1655, ii. National Records of Scotland, Papers relating to Lordship of Urquhart, reference GD94/177

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1658-65: Bonds and other papers (10) relating to sums of money due by George Hamiltoun (Hamilton) of Garrive to Mr. Hew Craufurd (Crawford), minister at new kirk of Cumnock, and actions by said Hew for repayment. National Records of Scotland, Papers relating to Lordship of Urquhart, reference GD94/185

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4 March 1669: Instrument of resignation by William Hammiltone (Hamilton) of Garrive of 2 merk land of Nather Garrive, in favour of Mr. Hew Crawfurd (Crawford), minister at Cumnock. National Records of Scotland, Papers relating to Lordship of Urquhart, reference GD94/186

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24 April 1693: Precept of clare constat by Sarah Dalrymple, Lady Creichtoun, as tutrix of William, Earl of Dumffreis (Dumfries), her son, in favour of John Crawfurd (Crawford), druggist in Paisley, as son and heir of deceased Mr. Hew Craufurd of Garrive, of 2 merk lands of Nether Garrive. National Records of Scotland, Papers relating to Lordship of Urquhart, reference GD94/203

Genealogy

1. Fasti III: 27
2. Stirnet: Crawford 02