Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch

ROBERT FERGUSSON OF CRAIGDARROCH

Fake Genealogy

At least six pedigrees published on the internet identify Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch, here treated, as the same person as Robert Ferguson, Seedman in Edinburgh and the husband of Margaret Gardiner [For Links See Below] This is wrong.

The Question of Identity

Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch, here treated, is the son and heir of John Fergusson, 8th Laird of Craigdarroch He is noticed on 3 February 1601, during his father's lifetime, as Robert Fergusson, younger of Craigdarroch, NRS: GD77/173 and on 3 December 1610, as Robert Fergusson, apparent of Craigdarroch. NRS: GD39/1/156

Death

A date and place of death has not been identified for Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch, here treated. He was alive on 5 September 1612, the date upon which he took possession, as his deceased father's son and heir, of various lands in the barony of Glencairn, NRS: GD77/114 but he died before 23 February 1613, when his own son and heir had a precept of clare constat for the same lands. NRS: GD77/115

First Marriage

Robert Fergusson, here treated, is reported to have married, as his first wife, Geillis Maxwell Stirnet: Fergusson 02

Second Marriage

Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch, here treated, married Lady Katherine Cunningham The Scots Peerage IV: p. 243 Fergusson Records: 378 Ibidem: 386 Lady Katherine was Robert's wife on the day that he died, and she is noticed as his widow on 31 October 1614. NRS: GD77/99

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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3 February 1601: Letters of bailiary by James, Earl of Glencairne [Glencairn], in favour of Robert Fergussoune [Ferguson], younger of Craigdarroch, as bailie of lands and barony of Glencairne. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/173

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3 December 1610: Charter by James Earl of Glencairn to William Master of Glencairn, his eldest son ("senior son and apparent heir") and Dame Jamet Ker his wife in liferent and the heirs male (procreated or) to be procreate between them, whom failing to the nearest lawful (heir) male of the Master of Glencairn mentioned in the new entail of the lordship and Earldom of Glencairn, of the lands and barony of Glencairn with the castle etc. lying in the county of Dumfries and lands and barony of Kilmaurs lying in the county of Ayr the Charter granted in implement of a contract entered into between the Earl on the one part and William Master of Glencairn and Dame Janet Ker his wife, daughter of the deceased Mark Earl of Lothian (on the 2nd part) and Dame Margaret Maxwell Countess of Lothian mother of the said Dame Janet Ker on the third part dated 24th November 1610, but with and under the reservations provisions and conditions mentioned in the said contract. (This only refers to the barony of Kilmaurs). Witnesses, Sir James Cunningham of Glengarnock, knight, William Barclay of Innergelly, George and James Cunninghams burgesses of Edinburgh (Geo. C. burgess of Canongate, John C., merchant burgess of Edinburgh). Robert Fergusson, apparent of Craigdarroch, one of the baillies for the Earl of Glencairn. At Canongate. National Records of Scotland, Earls of Glencairn, reference GD39/1/156

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5 September 1612: Instrument of sasine in favour of Robert Fergusoune [Fergsuon], as son and heir of deceased John Fergusoune [Fergsuon] of Craigdarroch, of lands in GD77/108 [Note], following on precept of clare constat, dated as above, by William, Lord Kilmaweris [Kilmaurs]. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/114

Note: £10 lands called Cadzelhauch [Caitloch], Stroneba [Stronbae], Benboy [Benbuie], Corrochdowis [Corrodow] and Cannanell [Cammonell] in barony of Glencarne [Glencairn] and sheriffdom of Drumfreis [Dumfries]

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23 November 1613: Precept of clare constat by William, Lord Kilmawirs [Kilmaurs], in favour of John Fergussoun [Ferguson] as son and heir of deceased Robert Fergussoun [Ferguson] of Craigdarroch, of lands in GD77/108. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/115

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31 October 1614: Charter by John Fergusone [Ferguson], now of Craigdarroche [Craigdarroch], son and heir of deceased Robert Fergusone [Ferguson] of Craigdarroche [Craigdarroch], in favour of Thomas Ferguson, eldest son of said Robert by Catharine Cunyghame [Cunningham], now his relict, of an annualrent of 300 merks from lands of Courig and Graindes, under reversion of 3000 merks. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/99

Genealogy

1. The Scots Peerage IV: p. 243
2. Stirnet: Fergusson 02

Fake Genealogy 1

Robert Fergusson, of Craigdarroch was born in 1566, at birth place , to John Fergusson and Agnes Fergusson (born Kirkpatrick) . John was born in 1541, in Craigdarroch, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom. Agnes was born in 1545, in Craigdarroch. Robert had 4 siblings: John Fergusson and 3 other siblings . Robert married Jean Fergusson (born Cunningham) . Jean was born in 1567, in Lochinver, Sutherland, Scotland. They had 7 children: William Ferguson , John Ferguson and 5 other children . Robert then married Geillis Ferguson (born Maxwell) . Geillis was born in 1570, in Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Robert then married Margaret Ferguson (born Gardner) . Margaret was born in 1572, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. They had 2 children: Edward Fergusson and one other child . Robert lived at address . His occupation was a occupation . Robert passed away on month day 1611, at age 45 at death place . He was buried at burial place .MyHeritage

Fake Genealogy 2

When Margaret Gardner was born in 1567, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, her father, James Gardner, was 12 and her mother, Mrs James Gardner, was 12. She married Robert Rad Ferguson 11th Laird of Craigdarroch on 19 August 1600. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. She died on 9 November 1611, in Craigdarroch, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, at the age of 44. FamilySearch

Fake Genealogy 3

Margaret Gardiner.(1578 - 1604). Born in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland on 1578 to John Gardner and Margaret Thomesoune. Margaret Gardiner married Robert Ferguson and had 1 child. She passed away on 13 Aug 1604 in Craigdarroch, Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland. Ancestry

Fake Genealogy 4

Laird Robert Ferguson 9 th Laird of Craigdarroch. Born in 1566 - Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Deceased 9 November 1611 - Craigdarroch, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, aged 45 years old Parents John Fergusson, 8th Laird of Craigdarroch 1531-1614 Agnes Kirkpatrick 1545-1572 Spouses and children Married about 1581 to Margaret Gardner 1578-1604 with M John Ferguson 10th Laird of Cragidarroch 1597-1628 Geneanet

Fake Genealogy 5

Robert Ferguson Born about 1566 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotlandmap Son of John Ferguson and Agnes Kirkpatrick [sibling%28s%29 unknown] Husband of Geillis Maxwell — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Husband of Jean Cunningham — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Husband of Jean Cuninghame — married [date unknown] [location unknown] Husband of Margret (Gardner) Ferguson — married 19 Aug 1600 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotlandmap Father of John Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson, Elizabeth Ferguson, William Ferguson, Edward Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson, William Ferguson, John Fergussone, William Fergusson and Robert Ferguson Died 9 Nov 1611 in Scotland Wikitree

Fake Genealogy 6

Robert Fergusson was the 9th Laird of Craigdarroch, he was Seedman, & Burgess of Edinburgh. Robert was born in c. 1566, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland ; he died on November 9, 1611, at the Estate of Craigdarroch, Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. He married as his 2nd wife, JEAN CUNNINGHAME, born c. 1567, Dumfries-shire, Scotland ; died c. 1596, Scotland. She is the mother of both the 10th, & the 11th Lairds of Craigdarroch. Robert Fergusson & his 2nd wife, Jean Cunninghame, had issue two known, viz.: (1) John Fergusson, born c. 1585, Craigdarroch ; he died c. 1628, he was the 10th Laird of Craigdarroch, nothing futher. (2) William Fergusson, born c. 1590, Glenncairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland ; he died AFTER 1631, Craigdarroch ; he was the 11th Laird of Craigdarroch. William Fergusson married SARA GRIERSON, born BEFORE 1598, Lag Tower, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, they had a marriage contract dated May 9, 1621 ; she died AFTER 1631, at the Estate of Craigdarroch, in Glencairn, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Find A Grave

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