Patrick McIlvaine of Grimmet

PATRICK MCILVANE OF GRIMMET

Patrick McIlvane of Grimmet succeeded his father, Gilbert on 25 October 1517, and became Laird of Grimmet for the years, 1547 to 1613. The estates at this time included Upper Grimmet, Lower or Nether Grimmet and Attiquin.

Patrick M'llvane of Grumet, who was served heir to his father, 25th October 15l7, in the lands of Nether and Over Grimmet, and Attyquync. His name occurs as a witness in adeed, dated 4th January 1586-7. He and his son, John, were both in the following of the Earl of Cassillis at Lady Corse, in 1601. He died in 1613, and his testament was "maid and gevin vp be Johnn Schaw in Largis of Stratoun, executor." His son, John, seems to have predeceased him. From a charter granted to "Joanni M'llvane de Grumet," by James VI., in 1597, his wife's name appears to have been Kennedy.

Patrick McIlvane of Grimmet married Isobel Kennedy (d. 1621).

1. John (m Anna or Jane Corry and Juliane Schaw)
2. Patrick (m Jane Forrester 12 April 1615)
3. Thomas, David, and Alexander

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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1 July 1597: Charter by which Patricii McIlvane de Grumet confirms that he has given the two and one half merk land of old extent of lie Manis de Nethir Grumet, together with the one half merk land of old extent called Willistoun, in liferent to his wife Issobelle Kennedy. Her charter was confirmed under the Great Seal of Scotland on 22 February 1597-98. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1593-1608, charter number 663 on p. 218

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1 July 1597: Charter by which Patricii McIlvane de Grumet confirms that he has given the six merk land of Grumet, and the six and one half merk land of Nethir Grumet called Autiquyn, to his son Joanni McIwane. Patricii McIlwane reserved his own liferent. His charter was confirmed under the Great Seal of Scotland on 22 February 1597-98. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1593-1608, charter number 663 on p. 218

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26 August 1617: THOMAS MCILLVANE, haeres maculus Patricii McIllvane de Grumet, patris. vi. 244. Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum, etc. II

NOTES

Thomas was alive in 1617 (Glasgow Commissariat). PBGR mentions Patrick apprenticed to William Haliburton in Edinburgh(probably son of Patrick and Jane Forrester.) A decree of absolution on record at Holyrood, February 1592, made by the Privy Council in favor of John, Earl of Cassilis, names five Mcllvanes Patrick Mcllvene, elder of Grimmet, John Mcllveanne of Grimmet, younger, John Mcllveanne of Auchenharrie, Gilbert Mcllveane, Flesheur, in Maybole, andDavid Mcllveane, Flesheur in Maybole. The word 'Flesheur' refers to the retailing of meats, or the flesh of animals for food. Other records indicate Alexander, whose will dated August 1, 1620 made him a resident of Ballantrae.

At Holyrood House, Edinburgh, 22 Feb. 1597, a document was signed by King James VI confirming the lands as follows 'The King as administrator,etc., confirms to one Patrick Mcllivane of Grumet (from whom Isobella Kennedy, his wife, is conveyed a life estate) 2 1/2 measures of land in the Manor of Lower Grumet and 1/2 measure of land adjacent, called Willistoun (occupied by J.C. McClymouth) according to the old survey also to John Mcllvane his son and heir apparent, and to his male heirs whomsoever, 6 measures of land of Grumet, 6 1/2 measures of land of Lower Grumet, and Attiquin, with their mansions, houses, fisheries and woods in the County of Carrik, called Air, excepting reserving to the said Patrick the free use thereof and may redeem these lands from the said John by paying five pounds at the parish church of Maybole on 40 days warning.

Held of Henry I, Lord and Seneschal of Scotland and Earl of Carrick.

In the Register of Sasines for 1601, Patrick's wife is referred to as 'Isobel Kennedy, Lady Grymett'. This has given rise to all sorts of speculation. Torrence and Allied Families declares that 'Sir Patrick was knighted for bravery on the field of battle'. What battle is not told. It seems much more likely that Isobell brought the title of 'Lady' with her. One source says she was the widow of Kennedy of Knockdon. Since the use of the title after the name denotes a widow, it seems fairly plain that is all it means and had nothing to do with Patrick, no matter how brave he may have been.

These were particularly violent times in the history of Scotland. The Reformation was in full swing, and the religious upheaval is indicated by the following. On May 19, 1553, Hugh and David Kennedy came with 100 followers with jacks,spears, and guns to the Parish Kirk of Kirkoswald and the College Kirk of Maybole, and abused the sacrament of OHaly Kirk', (The elements of the Mass and other sacred items. ) The Earl of Carrick was quick to respond, and a number of persons had to give caution (bond) afterwards to the extent of 3,000 Pounds for their future good behavior.

At about the same time, one of the Kennedys living at Dunure tried to seize the lands of Crossaugel Abbey. He tried to persuade the person responsible for the deeds to turn them over by slowly roasting him over a fire. He survived the roasting, but did not turn over the deeds.

The Lairds of Grimmet were involved in a particularly bitter feud between the Kennedy Earls of Cassilis and their cousins, the Kennedy House of Bargany, which reached its most intense fury between 1569 and 1602. It climaxed with the kidnapping of the Countess of Cassilis as she returned to Ayr from a visit in Galloway. She was escorted as she travelled by various members of the family and friends, among whom was John. 'the young Laird of Grimet' .

Pitcairns History of the Kennedys is quoted The Laird of Dramurchie (Thomas Kennedy, brother of the Laird of Bargany) besieged the House of Auchinsulland took prisoners the Countess of Cassilis and the young Laird of Grimakand Quentin Crawford. A fatal encounter took place between the Earl of Cassilis and the Laird of Bargany (Gilbert Kennedy) in which Gilbert Kennedy's 'Horse was slain and the Earl's bridle was shot in two, where by his horse cast him and struck his arm out of joint.The young Laird of Grimak was stricken through the chin and he and his horse both strucken to the earth. This wound was almost certainly not fatal, as is sometime reported, for John appears in several records after this date.

In 1602, the Register of the Privy Council shows an order by the king for Lady Bargeny to put at liberty Hew, Master of Cassilis, McIlvane younger of Grumet and others 'lately apprehended by Thomas Kennedy of Drummurchieand his accomplices'. According to Robertson, Thomas Kennedy had taken the prisoners to the family castle and turned them over to the care of his mother, Lady Bargany. Hew Kennedy had been wounded, as well as John McIlvain, and she supplied the nursing.

Later in 1602 the king issued a Decree of Absolvitor concerning a retaliation by the Earl. 'By the Privy Council in favor of John, Earl of Cassilis and others for 'convocation of his highness Olieges, and bearing and wearing of jacks, steel bonnets, corslets and lances, hackbutts (?) and pistols, breaking of his highness 'peace'.' It goes onto say 'That where, upon the eleventh day of December instant, Johnne, Earl of Cassilis, John Corrie of Kelwood, HewKennedy of Penqhuirry, John Davidsoun of Penny glen, Oliver Laird of Culleinzie, Patrick Mcilveane, elder of Gremmat, Johne Mcilveane, younger of Gremmat...Alexander Schaw, tutour of Gremmat to be warned by the laws of this realm and Acts of Parliament come in hostile and warlike manner furth the town of Mayboll, and lay at wait for Gilbert Kennedy of Bargany, his freinds and servants, as they were coming the highway from the burgh of Air towards the said Lairds own dwelling house, and invaded and persued them of their lives'.

There follows a description of the battle, saying that a number of firearms were discharged and a number of Bragany's company were 'hurt and wounded'. And more to the point, Gilbert of Bargany was slain. Again the tone of the complaint was not so much the doing in of Bargany, but it has a rather plaintive ring as it goes on 'they have broken his highness' peace in that countrey; whereby many in conveniences are like to fallout, to the trouble and disquieting of the wholecountry, without remedy being provided. ' The Earl of Cassilis and everyone concerned with the fracas were slapped on the wrist and told that, since they admitted to disorderly conduct and promised to keep 'his highness' peace and keeping of good rule and quietness in the country hereafter,under the pain of rebellion ', no further action would betaken.

Also in 1602, the Privy Council issued bonds which guaranteed thatPatrick Mcilvaine of Grumet and his son, John the Younger of Grumet,would no t'intercommune' with Adam Boyd of Pinkhill during his rebellion.

In 1604 bonds were again issued against Patrick and John not to harm James,Earl of Moray, his tutors or curators.

In 1604 there was a summons of treason against Thomas Kennedy of Drummurchie and Walter Mure of Cloncarde for murderous attacks on the Earl of Cassilis who, with John McllVane younger and others,was taken prisoner and incarcerated for 15 days.

Other records of Patrick McIlvane include signing as a witness inadeed, January 4, 1586, an he was a witness to a caution by John Kennedy,1608.

Patrick died in November 1613. His testament dative (will) is recorded 15 June, 1615.

Laird of Grimmet 1547-1613.

III. Patrick M'llvane of Grumet, who was served heir to his father, 25th October 15l7, in the lands of Nether and Over Grimmet, and Attyquync. His name occurs as a witness in adeed, dated 4th January 1586-7. He and his son, John, were both in the following of the Earl of Cassillis at Lady Corse, in 1601. He died in 1613, and his testament was "maid and gevin vp be Johnn Schaw in Largis of Stratoun, executor." His son, John, seems to have predeceased him. From a charter granted to "Joanni M'llvane de Grumet," by James VI., in 1597, his wife's name appears to have been Kennedy.

The MacIlveans of Carrick

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