Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan

SIR JOHN KENNEDY OF BLAIRQUHAN

Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan, here treated, is the son and apparent heir of John Kennedy of Blairquhan NRS: GD25/1/171

Marriage

Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan, here treated, married Dame Margaret Campbell NRS: GD25/1/171

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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17 April 1466: Instrument of Sasine in favor of Gilbert Lord Kennedy, in the 40 merk land of Kirkintulloch called Easter and Wester Mains, Shervy, Badcol, Bar and Wester Gartshore, lying in the County of Dunbarton, given by Sir John Colquhoun of that Ilk, Knight Sheriff of the County, to the said Gilbert Lord Kennedy personally as heir of Sir Gilbert Kennedy of Dunure, Knight, his grandfather, conform to Brieve of Recognition obtained by him upon Robert Lord Fleming before the justiciaries south of Forth. Witnesses - James Lord Hamilton, John Lord Darnly, Robert Lord Boyd, Sir Alexander Boyd of Duncow, Sir Gilbert Kennedy of Bargany and Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan, Knights. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/103

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27 Jul 1500: Instrument of Seisin propriis manibus in favor of Margaret Campbell daughter of George Campbell of Cesnock, and wife of Sir John Kennedy Knight son and apparent heir of John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in the 2 merk land of Cloywarranach and 6 merk land of Carrickalla lying in the Lordship of Galloway and County of Wigton, and in the 12 merk land of Trounan, lying in the Earldom of Carrick given by the said Sir John Kennedy. Witnesses- John Kennedy in Nemone of Cree, John Maclunan, Robert Man, and Fergus Macnaught. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/171

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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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25 April 1507: Instrument of Resignation by Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan Knight, in the hands of Sir David Kennedy Knight Fiar of Cassillis his superior, of the 12 and a half merk land of Giltree, Drumore, Dirock, Bernoil, Barganach and Mossland, with the Mill thereof, the 4 and a half merk land of Shanwin, 2 and a half merk land of Clonachie, 3 merk land of Meikle Shellach, 1 merk land of Knocklay, 2 merk land of Troscan, and 2 merk land of Clongill, all lying in the Lordship of Cassillis and Earldom of Carrick, for new infeftment thereof to be granted by the said Sir David Kennedy to John Kennedy son of the said Sir John Kennedy, and Margaret Campbell wife of the said John Kennedy, and their heirs male - reserving to the said Sir John Kennedy his liferent of the said lands, and a reasonable third part to Dame Margaret Campbell his wife, for her liferent only. Witnesses - John Lord Kennedy, Sir John Macalzean Chaplain, Gilbert Kennedy of Coif, Adam Reid of Starhite and David Cranston. Dated at Blairquhan. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/206

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7 January 1510: Copy of Precept by David Earl of Cassillis for infefting Quintin Mure of Aird (See GD25/1/191) and Katherine Kennedy his wife, daughter of the Earl in the 6 merk land of Nether Kilmore with the mansion house thereof lying in the barony of Cassillis, Witnesses - Sir John Kennedy prebend of Mayboll, Sir Jasper Home Chaplain, James Kennedy son of Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan and Thomas Corry of Kelwood. Dated at Aird. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/222

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25 September 1514: Precept by John Kennedy of Blairquhan for infefting John Kennedy his son, procreate between him and Margaret Campbell his wife, in the 40 shilling land of Leffinfairn and merk land of Clonconner, lying in the Parish of Straiton and bailiary of Carrick. Witnesses - John Campbell of Skeldon, John Campbell of Little Cessnock, John Craufurd of Drongan and Sir Jasper Home Chaplain. Dated at Blairquhan. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/235

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2 November 1515: 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

Genealogy

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