Robert Fergusson, of Craigdarroch

ROBERT FERGUSSON OF CRAIGDARROCH

Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch, here treated, is the son of Thomas Fergusson, 6th Laird of Craigdarroch On 1 May 1534 his father resigned various lands in the barony of Glencairn in favour of Robert, and his wife Lady Janet Cunningham NRS: GD77/108

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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1 May 1534: Instrument of resignation by Thomas Fergusone [Ferguson] of Cragdarroch [Craigdarroch], in hands of William Cwnyghame [Cunningham], kt., Master of Glencarne [Glencairn], of £10 lands called Cadzelhauch [Caitloch], Stroneba [Stronbae], Benboy [Benbuie], Corrochdowis [Corrodow] and Cannanell [Cammonell] in barony of Glencarne [Glencairn] and sheriffdom of Drumfreis [Dumfries], in favour of Robert Fergusone [Ferguson], son and apparent heir of said Thomas, and Janet Cwynghame [Cunningham], daughter of deceased William Cunyghame [Cunningham] of Cragans and affianced spouse of said Robert. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/108

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28 February 1563-64:Precept of clare constat by Edward, Lord Creychtoun [Crichton], in favour of Robert Fergussoun [Ferguson] as son and heir of deceased Thomas Fergussoun [Ferguson] of Cragdarraych [Craigdarroch], of 4 merk lands of Jargburgh [Jarbruck] and Drummahallane [Dalmacallan]. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/95

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20 February 1585-86: Charter by Robert Fergussoun [Ferguson] of Craigdarroch in favour of James Fergussoun [Ferguson] in Chapelmark, his son, of 1 merk land of Chapelmark. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Fergusson family of Craigdarroch, Dumfriesshire, reference GD77/67

Genealogy

1. Records of the clan and name of Fergusson, Ferguson and Fergus: For Fergusson of Craigdarroch see p. 375 et seq.
2. Stirnet: Fergusson 02

Unattributed Biographical Summary

son of Thomas Fergusson and wife Crichton grandson of John Fergusson and Elizabeth Douglas

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