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History of the Griersons of Lag

Origins of the elided surname of Grierson

There are several theories as to the origin of the surname Grierson. One theory is that the Grierson surname was derived from the surname of Gregor; however, it has also been widely reported since (Colonel) Alexander Fergusson's time that "there is no evidence of the belief commonly current, that the Griersons were descended from the MacGregor Clan" (Fergusson's Laird of Lag, 1886). They "seem to have sprung up suddenly" (Lieut.-Colonel) J.R.H. Greeves: The Family of Grierson of Lag, in intro. of (Sir) P. J. Hamilton-Grierson's Charters of Lag, 1913)

Before 1400, it is widely reported that Gilbert MacGregor received a charter from "George de Dunbar, earl of March," of "the Netherholm of Dalgarnock," to him & his "heirs male, to be called by the surname of Grierson."

The said earl also granted charter, dated at Dunbar, 1400, "of the Lands of Airdes, &c. lying in the barony of Tyberis, & shire of Dumfries, to the said Gilbert Grierson, for his many good deeds done to the said earl." The Lands of Lag, from which the family take their title, were conveyed to the said Gilbert Grierson by the (Earl) of Orkney, by charter, dated December 6th, 1408, which describes them as "the lands of Lag, lying in the Broken-barony, among the monk lands of the monastery of Melrose, giving yearly a pair of gilt spurs at the castle of Dumfries, as blench farm [sic]." The family thus appear to have settled in Dumfries-shire, from the Highlands, in the beginning of the 15th century. The said Gilbert Grierson is designed armour-bearer to Archibald, earl of Douglas, lord of Galloway and Annandale, in a charter of the lands of Drumjoan, in 1410.

15th century & Anglo-Scottish Wars

Gilbert Grierson was recorded as the armour bearer to Archibald Douglas, 4th Earl of Douglas in 1420 who was chief of the House of Douglas. Gilbert Grierson was related to the Douglas family through marriage. His wife Janet was the great-grand-daughter of the fourth Earl of Douglas and (Princess) Margaret.

It has been widely reported that c1460 (Lord) Vedast Grierson of Lag built a strong defensive tower, now known as Lag Tower or the Tower of Lag ruin (R. M. Torrence, 1955: Baltimore). He was killed when he led his subjects into battle, 1488. "The Battle of Sauchieburn was fought on June 11, 1488, at the side of Sauchie Burn, a brook about two miles south of Stirling, Scotland" (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Taken from the Introduction to the History of Dumfries by Robert Edgar, 1915, appendix A, p. 227, with find the following, ancient transcription on (Lord) Vaast Grierson, of Lag:

No. 15 ~ 11th March, 1466/7. Instrument of resignation at the hand of John McILhaunch, clerk & Thomas de Gilhagy presbyter both of the diocese of Glasgow N.Ps setting forth the resignation of John Litstar indweller in the Bridgend near Drumfreis, into the hands of Vedast Grersone, Lord of Lag, of the fee of a tenement lying in the said toun of Bridgend on the south side there of, between the tenement of Patrick de Bondbi on the east & the road leading to the kirk of Troquer on the west; also a croft on the south side of the said toun between the croft of Simon Donaldson burgess of Drumfres on the south, & the said tenement on the north, the watir of Nith on the east & the said road on the west. Done in the chamber of (Schir) Thomas de Gilhagi, (Vicar) of Trailflat, N.P. in the said burgh.

Witnesses: ~ (Schir) Thomas de Gilhagi & Gilbert Grersone. (Liv. 401).

No. 16 ~ 16th July, 1477. Instrument of sasine at the hand of John MakHome, clerk of the diocese of Glasgow, N.P. narrating that in his presence, Patrick Corsane, burgess of Dumfries, resigned into the hands of Gilbert Walcar, baillie of the burgh an annual rent of 24/s. furth of his tenement in the said burgh, betwixt the tenement of Thomas Ameligane on the north, & the high street leading to the Stinkfurde on the west, in favour of Gilbert Grersone, of Kirkbridryg. Sasine given to the said Gilbert. Done on the ground of the said tenement.

Witnesses: ~ Michael Birkmyr, John Meilmeyne, Cuthbert Androsone, William Farkar, & Thomas Ameligane. (Liv. 468).

16th century & Anglo-Scottish Wars

In the 16th century during the Anglo-Scottish Wars the Laird of Lag and chief of the clan was killed leading the clan at the Battle of Flodden Field, 1513. According to one version of the Peerage, this is stated to be, Roger Grierson born before 1488, died 9th September, 1513, at the Battle of Flodden Field.

In (Playfair's British Family Antiquity, Vol. 8, p. 247), it is stated that it was his grandfather, Gilbert Grierson, who married Isobel de Kirkpatrick, lady of Roukel, she dying in cJuly 17th, 1472, & the grandson's wife's name is given as Isobel only, the surname being a blank. Roger was wounded at the battle of Sauchieburn in June, 1488, and died soon after. He had two sons, Cuthbert Grierson, who succeeded his father, and died in 1513, and Roger Grierson, his successor, who married Agnes Douglas, daughter of James, 5th baron of Drumlanrig & was killed at the Battle of Flodden field, 9th September, 1513.

As well as being allies with the powerful House of Douglas the Clan Grierson were also allies with the Clan Maxwell. This alliance was necessary when Clan Maxwell & Clan Grierson both took on the Clan Johnstone at the Battle of Dryfe Sands on 6th December, 1593, which was consistant with border warfare.

Lag Tower ruin, Dumfries-shire, first known home of the nobles, ladies & lords of Lag

Further to the above, Clan Grierson was definitely recorded as early as 1351 in the lands of Lag, "Gilbert, son of Duncan Grerson" in Miscellaneous Lag Charters; (Sir) Philip James Hamilton-Grierson's, Charters of Lag, 1913). Lag Tower was built, fortified & functioning by 1444.

• This keep stands about three miles from Auld Garth Bridge, the road winding round green pasture hills. It is situated on a knoll in the midst of a wilderness of rank vegetation and ruins, adjacent to a farm-steading. The building of which the walls remain to a considerable height, measures 29 feet, 9 inches from north to south, by 25 feet 3 inches from east to west. The door is in the middle of the south end, and led directly by a passage through a wall 5 feet 9 inches thick into the basement floor, which consists of an apartment 17 feet 11 inches long by 13 feet 6 inches wide. The upper floors, of which there were three, contained each one room of the same dimensions. From a passage in the north-east corner of the tower a wheel-stair 3 feet 3 inches wide led to the upper floors. The entrance seems to have had both an outer door and one which folded into the passage. Another door also opened into the ground floor, and it is probable that the foot of the stair had also a separate door. None of the floors were vaulted. The ground floor is lighted by a small slit 5 inches wide, and has no other opening. The first floor has a fireplace in the north end, and two side lights with pointed arches. The second floor has a fireplace also in the north end, with a garde-robe alongside, and similar arched windows towards the west. The corbelling for the joists of the third floor remains, but most of the walls above this height are gone. From the north-west corner of the tower a ruined wall runs diagonally down the hill for about 35 feet, and at the foot of the hill, at a distance of about 40 feet north-westwards, there are the remains of ruined outbuildings. Lag belonged from the beginning of the fifteenth century to the family of Grierson, the last occupant of the house being (Sir) Robert Grierson of Lag, a well known enemy of the covenanters (The Tower of Lag, by William N. Greer).

Lag Tower ruin, Dumfries-shire

On July 23rd, 1919, an employee of the Scottish government surveyed Lag Tower as part of an inventory of historical monuments.

His rather dour description of Lag Tower ruin is as follows:

• This grim, broken little dwelling is situated on a knoll adjoining the farm of Lag, in hummocky ground surrounded by hills 1¼ miles north-north-east of Dunscore village. The tower is oblong on plan, measuring externally 29 feet 6 inches from north to south and 25 feet from east to west, with walls 5 feet 10 inches thick on ground floor. The entrance, which is in the south wall, opens to the right on a wheel-staircase, 3 feet 3 inches wide, leading to the upper floors. The only window on the ground floor is a narrow slit in the east wall, widely flauned to the interior; there is no fireplace. There are three storeys above the basement. The first and second floors have fireplaces in the north walls and windows with pointed scoinson arches. The building has not been vaulted. There is a garderobe recess on the first floor at the west end of the north wall, and a lintelled opening at ground level in the north wall communicates with a circular garderobe flue to the second floor. A courtyard wall runs diagonally from the northwest angle for a distance of 38 feet, where it returns southwards 27 feet to an arched gateway 6 feet wide. Against the walls in the courtyard are traces of out-buildings. The tower appears to belong to the 16th century.

The First Lord of Lag, by William N. Greer

The first person named Grierson was Gilbert who became prominent in Nithsdale at the end of the 14th century. Although Gilbert's father is traditionally held to have been Malcolm "the Lame Lord" of MacGregor, records suggest his father was one Duncan who might have been a son of the Lame Lord. Family tradition holds that (c1353) Gilbert Grierson was born Gilbrid MacGregor in the Highlands just north of Loch Lomond, but soon his family moved to where forfeited Lowland land had come available.

The register of rentals of the Lord of Dalkeith records that in 1376 the lands of Laucht in the barony of Tybris were let to Gilbert Grierson, son of Duncan Grierson. Also, a seal (said to be Gilbert's) attached to a document dated January 8th, 1418/19, bears a faint inscription thought to read "Gilbert Grierson, son of Duncan Grierson."

As early as 1405, the Lag charters listed an undated sale by ..."John McRath of Lacht to his kinsman, Gilbert Grersoun, of Ard ... to the lands of Lag Bardonane with the pertinents, in the sheriffdom of Dumfres; the said Gilbert Grierson to perform the due & accustomed [feudal] services to the superior of the lands."

Another undated charter (as early as 1407) lists a transfer ..."by George de Dunbarre, earl of March, to Gilbert Greresoun, of le Lag, for [feudal] service done & to be done, of all his lands of le Ard & Tynnroun, ... Owyrholme of Dalgarnock, ... Colynholme, [all] lying in the barony of Tybrys, sheriffdom of Dumfres; which said lands of le Ard & Tynnroun formerly pertained to the said Gilbert Grierson ...; to be held by the said Gilbert Greresoun & Gilbert Greresoun, his son & heir, & the heirs of their body lawfully begotten, whom failing their nearest lawful heirs male whomsoever of the name Greresoun ..."

The above insistence for heirs named Greresoun supports the tradition that Gilbert Grierson had to anglicize his name from MacGregor before his ownership would be recognized. It is noteworthy that Gilbert's christian-name is French whereas his father's (Duncan) is Gaelic. This agrees with the assertion that Gilbert's celtic heritage was being Normanized largely due to the esteem that Robert Bruce held for things French — especially in consequence of Bruce's reliance on Norman knights in the Scots' military triumph over the English.

On December 6th, 1408, Gilbert's possession of Lag became official when (Earl) Henry, of Orkney resigned ... "to his kinsman, Gilbert Greresoun of Ardis, ... all the lands of Lag Bardonane, Bardonane Broachmyherach & ½ merkland of Mains of Melros, within the sheriffdom of Dumfres, which were resigned by the said Gilbert Grierson & by Cuthbert McRath; to be held by the said Gilbert Grierson, his heirs & assignees, for payment of one pair of gilt spurs at the Castle of Dumfres, as blench ferm [token payment]."

Of interest is the kinship of Gilbert to the McRaths of Lag in the first abstract above, but even more so with Earl Henry [Sinclair] in the last. Although the nature of the kinships are unspecified, it is noteworthy that Gilbert Grierson was related to such a powerful man as the earl of Orkney who in that era was almost a sovereign — virtually independent of (and almost as powerful as) the king of Scots. The earl held vast territory extending far beyond the Orkney Islands & included not only land in Nithsdale, but also the barony of Roslin in Midlothian, famous seat of the Sinclairs.

We also note from the foregoing that, whereas Gilbert occupied the lands of Lag as early as 1376, it was many years before he secured ownership. Early on, he was styled of Ard[e, is] — thus, it seems that he owned Ard before Lag.

On March 17th, 1410/11, Gilbert Grierson was still styled of Arde when Robert, duke of Albany, Governor of Scotland, signed ... "in favor of Gilbert Grersoun, of Arde, confirming ... Grant by (Sir) Patrick de Dunbar, son and heir of (Sir) David de Dunbar, of Cumnok, of [various] lands [in the] barony of Cumnok, sheriffdom of Ayr."

And the earliest record of Gilbert Grierson being styled the lord of Lag was July 4th, 1413, when William McCorrard resigned to ..."John de Craufurd, lord of Kyrkandyrs of Purtoun, of the 9 merkland called Purtoun & a 40s. land in the Bordland within the barony of Kirkanderys of Purtoun, & a sasine given ... by the said superior to Gilbert Grerson, lord of Lag, & Gilbert Grerson, his son and heir."

On November 9th, 1419, Gilbert Grierson the younger secured a wadset (mortgage) on Nithsdale land. The document read in part ..."Be it kend till all men be thir presentes lettres me Johan Durand, lord of Betuix the Wateris till have wedsette all my landis of Glenschynelle ... lyand within the lordschipe of Glencarne in the schirvedome of Drumfres, till Gilboune Greresoune my systersone for four & twenti noblis of gold lent me in my grete mysery to my raunsoune. ..."

The abstract above belies the tradition held by such authority as Burke's Peerage that Gilbert Grierson, the younger was the offspring of Janet Glendenning. It appears from the above that John Durand was the brother-in-law of Gilbert Grierson, the elder & uncle to Gilbert Grierson, the younger who was called Durand's systersone (sister's son.) This relationship was again mentioned on September 2nd, 1440, when Gilbert Grierson, the younger made out a charter "to his uncle, Thomas Durant ..." There were several Gilbert Griersons & there is no doubt that Janet Glendenning wed one of them, but he was certainly not Gilbert Grierson, the elder. This can be inferred from her appearance in a document as late as 1481 & from the additional fact of her parentage placing her at too late a date to have been the wife of Gilbert Grierson, the elder.

The foregoing discussion reveals that earlier accounts mistakenly identified our descent from Robert Bruce (& other notables) through Janet Glendenning. However, we nevertheless descend from the Bruce through a generation some two centuries later — that of (Sir) William Grierson, 9th lord of Lag.

Gilbert Grierson, the elder probably survived into the 1420s, but the date of his death is unknown.

Origins of the elided surname of Grierson, & the Lords of Lag

Roger Grierson, (son of John Grierson born c1486, Dumfries-shire, Scotland & his wife, Egidia Kennedy, born before 1535, Cullean, Ayrshire, Scotland) was born c1520, Dumfries-shire, Scotland; died in August, 1593, Scotland. Roger Grierson married Helen Douglas, born c1550, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, of Drumlanrig on April 21st, 1566.

Roger Grierson was the 8th Lord of Lag. He succeeded his half brother, William Grierson, who had died without heir (Per precept of clare constat of 5 June 1566 [Lag Charter].) He also had sasine of Rock Hall and left 3 daughters by Helen.

Rogert Grierson & Helen Douglas, had issue, three, known, viz.:

• (1) (Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, born c1567; died January 29th, 1629, 9th Lord of Lag,
• (2) Susanna Grierson, born c1569, married Robert Crichton, &
• (3) Grisel Grierson, born c1571,
• (4) A daughter Grierson, born c1573.

Sources: (a) the 1962 Yearbook of the American Clan Gregor Society, Inc, (page 24, # 1364, Robert Alan Temple), Washington, D.C. & (b) other notes and charts from Lois Temple, Dublin, Virginia, U.S.A., (c) "Douglas Baronetage of Scotland, Pub 1790", "Burke's Peerage, British Authority", & "O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees, Irish and British."

16th century & Anglo-Scottish Wars

Special Commission by King James VI. to the Sheriff of Dumfries, & Steward of Annandale, the Provost & Bailies of Dumfries, & Annan, the (Captain & Lieutenant of the Guard), & to (Sir) William Douglas, his eldest son, (Sir) WILLIAM GREIR [Grierson] of Lag, (Sir) John Charteris of Amisfield, & (Sir) James Murray of Cockpool, or any of them; directing them to seek for & apprehend a large number of Borderers, whose names are given (Armstrongs, Irvings, Grahams, &c.), who had risen in arms & prevented a survey of the debateable land which the King had ordered, and who having been put to the horn, paid no respect to it; dated JULY 16th, 1607; (Inventories (no. 466) of The Muniments of The Families of Maxwell, Herries & Nithsdale ~ In The Charter-room at Terregles. Edinburgh, [Scotland], dated 1865).

(Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, of Lag married Nicola Maxwell, (Lady) Herries, (1578-1605), daughter of (Sir) John Maxwell, (Lord) Herries, (1512-1583) & his wife, (Lady) Agnes Herries, (1534-1594), & had issue, five lawful, & five not lawful, viz.:

• (1) Agnes Grierson,
• (2) Helena Grierson,
• (3) (Lady) Sara Grierson, of Craigdarroch,
• (4) Isabel Grierson, b. c1604,
• (5) John Grierson, b. c1601,
• (6) Alexander Grierson, of Barnbachill, married Margaret Glen,
• (7) James Grierson, in BERSEWALLA, (died between 1635-1640),
• (8) Lancelot Grierson,
• (9) William Grierson, & finally,
• (10) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, 1st Son, who succeeded, born 1598, Lag Estate, Dumfries, Scotland; died prior to February 21st, 1654, Lag Estate, Dumfries, Scotland. (Sir) Robert Grierson married Margaret Murray, who died May 23rd, 1622, & had issue of ten children, four daughters & six sons. The names of the daughters are not 'yet' known; however, the six sons are listed below.

16th century descendants of Grierson Clan Chief, (Sir) Robert Grierson, born 1598

(10) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, 1st Son, who succeeded, born 1598, Lag Estate, Dumfries, Scotland; died prior to February 21st, 1654, Lag Estate, Dumfries, Scotland. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag married Margaret Murray, who died May 23rd, 1622, & had issue of ten children, four daughters & six sons. The names of the daughters are not 'yet' known; however, the six sons are as follows, viz.:

• (1) Lancelot Grierson, who died after October 11th, 1697,
• (2) Gilbert Grierson,
• (3) William Grierson, of Barquhar, 2nd Son, born c1626; died after 6th December, 1665; married contract with Margaret Douglas (born 1633) dated June 26th, 1654, & had issue known, three, viz.:

• (A) Lancelot Grierson,
• (B) Margaret Grierson, &
• (C) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, "Auld Lag", born 1657; died 29th December, 1733.

• (4) (Chief) (Sir) John Grierson, of Lag, who died March, 1658, married 1stly Isabel Boyd ~ it not known by this compiler if there were any children by that union; he married 2ndly Jean Fleming through a marriage contract dated 19th October, 1641, & had issue, six, which are listed below.
• (5) (Sir) Rodger Grierson, of Lag, born c1624, (who died after 1690, before Feb. 7th, 1693),
• (6) James Grierson, of Larglanglie, 3rd Son, born c1630; died March, 1671).

17th century civil war, & Chief (Sir) William Grierson, of Lag

(Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, of Lag; married Nicola Maxwell, (Lady) Herries, (1578-1605), daughter of (Sir) John Maxwell, (Lord) Herries, (1512-1583) & his wife, (Lady) Agnes Herries, (1534-1594), & had issue, five lawful, & five not lawful, viz.: ~ issue no 10 was, who succeeded:

• (10) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, 1st Son, who succeeded, born 1598, Lag Estate, Dumfries, Scotland; died prior to February 21st, 1654, Lag Estate, Dumfries, Scotland; married Margaret Murray, who died May 23rd, 1622, & had issue ten, four daughters & six sons ~ issue no. 4 was, who succeeded:
  • (4) (Chief) (Sir) John Grierson, of Lag, who died March, 1658, married Isabel Boyd & it not known by this compiler if there were any children by that union. (Sir) John Grierson then had a marriage contract dated 19th October, 1641, with Jean FLEMING, & had issue known, six, viz.:
    • (1) Agnes Grierson,
    • (2) Issobell Grierson,
    • (3) Jean Grierson, of Lag who married William Murray, of Cockpool,
    • (4) Margaret Grierson, of Lag who married (Sir) James CarMichael, of Bonnytoun,
    • (5) Nicolas Grierson, of Lag, b. c1650 who married David Scott (1645-1718), of Scotstarvet,
    • (6) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, born c1648; died March 17th, 1666, (d.s.p.) in Bath, Somerset, England.

17th century civil war & Chief (Sir) John Grierson, of Lag

(Chief) (Sir) John Grierson, of Lag, who died March, 1658, married Isabel Boyd & it not known by this compiler if there were any children by that union. (Chief) (Sir) John Grierson then had a marriage contract dated 19th October, 1641, with Jean FLEMING, & had issue, six, viz.:

• (listed as issue no. 6) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, the only son of Jean Fleming & (Sir) John Grierson (died March, 1658) was commissoned by Oliver Cromwell to serve heir, & infeft 1658, died (Robert died) at Bath, [Somerset, England], on March 17th, 1666 (d.s.p.) & was succeeded by his cousin, (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, (born 1657), 1st Baronet, created March 25th, 1685. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, born c1648; died 1666, d.s.p. & his siblings were, Nicolas (b c1650), Agnes & Issobell (Testament Dative, 7th December, 1658).

During the Civil War the Griersons were staunch Royalist supporters. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag was particularly diligent in attempting to crush the Covenanters who worshiped illegally in the south west of Scotland. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, "Auld Lag", 1st Baronet was born in 1657, at the Farm of Barquhar, in Dumfries-shire, Scotland; he died on December 29th, 1733, at the Estate of Rockhall, in Collin, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he was buried on the 31st day of December, 1733, Old Dunscore Parish church cemetery. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, born 1657, was the son of William Grierson, of Barquhar, who had a marriage contract with Margaret Douglas, dated the 26th day of June, 1654. William is reported to be the older sibling of James Grierson of Larglanglie (who died March, 1671) (Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition). °°°°°°°°°°°→→→→→→→→→→→→§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§ Prince Rupert, an archetypical cavalier For other uses, see Cavalier (disambiguation). ... The Covenanters, named after the Solemn League and Covenant, were a party that, originating in the Reformation movement, played an important part in the history of Scotland, and to a lesser extent in that of England, during the 17th century. ... This article is about the country. ...

• A memorial was erected by his descendant (Chief) (Sir) Alexander Davidson Grierson, 9th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall in 1897 (a plague inserted at the base reads S 1646 D. W.G. W.M.). It was said that (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, 1st Baronet, "Auld Lag" was "so hated" that it was not until this time (1897) that a marker could be erected, for fear of it being vandalised.

17th century civil war & James Grierson, of Larglanglie

James Grierson of Larglanglie, born c1630; died March, 1671; married Margaret Corsane on November 16th, 1666 & had issue, six, viz.:

• (1) (Captain) Johne Grierson (born c1667; died 1721),
• (2) James Grierson, of Dalgoner, who is widely reported to have died on May 22nd, 1729; married Agnes McBurnie on September 14th, 1697 & had issue, listed below.
• (3) Gilbert Grierson,
• (4) Margaret Grierson,
• (5) Jean Grierson,
• (6) Helen Grierson,

[Sources: (1) Dumfries Court Commissary Wills: CC5/6/5/ 26[th] May 1674 - James Grearsone of Larglan[gl]ie, Tutor of Lagg - died March 1671. Testament dative - made and given up by Margaret Corsane, his relict in name of Johne, James, Gilbert, Margaret, Jean, & Helen Grearsones, lawful bairns.]

Repository National Library of Scotland ~ Title Lanlarg Deeds, dates 1440-1813

• Description Title-deeds of the (lands of Langlarg, called the fifty shilling land of Nether Larg or Larglanglee, in the parish of Urr), with other documents, all relating to those lands, 1440-1813. All the deeds are described in the Inventory of 1813 (Ch. 2584). Ch. 2544-53 are accompanied by modern summaries. Access Status: (Open)

18th century & James Grierson, of Dalgoner

(2) James Grierson, of Dalgoner, who is widely reported to have died on May 22nd, 1729; married Agnes McBurnie on September 14th, 1697 & had issue known, eight, viz.:

• (1) Gilbert Grierson,
• (2) John Grierson, of Castlemaddie (b. ca. 1704 - d. ca. 1730),
• (3) Thomas Grierson, of Larbreck (1709-May 8th, 1774, aged 65),
• (4) Margaret Grierson (1st daughter),
• (5) Katherine Grierson (2nd daughter),
• (6) Helen Grierson (3rd daughter),
• (7) Jean Grierson (4th daughter), and finally
• (8) James Grierson, of Dalgoner who was born in 1699, died June 9th, 1768; married Janet Agnes Brodie, born 1719; died January 5th, 1774, & had issue.

18th century & James Grierson, of Dalgoner

(8) James Grierson, of Dalgoner who was born in 1699, died June 9th, 1768; married Janet Agnes Brodie, born 1719; died January 5th, 1774, & had issue known, five, viz.:

• (1) Katherine Grierson,
• (2) Margaret Grierson,
• (3) Helen Grierson,
• (4) William Grierson & finally,
• (5) James Grierson, of Dalgoner, born November 1st, 1755; died February 27th, 1845, NewCastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, aged 89 years; married Helen Morison, born February 8th, 1762; died August 30th, 1793, Dalgoner Estate, Dunscore, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. He was also reported to have died on 17th March, 1848 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England. His will was probated on 1st August, 1846, for £43,376.3. His last will was dated 4th July, 1834.

18th century & James Grierson, of Dalgoner

(5) James Grierson, of Dalgoner, born November 1st, 1755; married Helen Morison, born February 8th, 1762; died August 30th, 1793, Dalgoner Estate, Dunscore, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. He died on 27th February, 1845 at age 89. He was also reported to have died on 17th March, 1848 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England. They had issue known, five, viz.:

(1) Janet Agnes Elizabeth Grierson, b. 3rd March, 1781, d. 30th October, 1817, Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland, & is buried there,

(2) Helen Grierson, b. 20th October, 1784, d. 17th May, 1845, Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland. She was buried on 20th May, 1845 at Sighthill Cemetery, Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland

(3) James Grierson (Merchant), b. 20th June, 1786, d. 14th March 1834, Dublin, Ireland. He married Sophia Mary Anne Grierson, born c1800, Dublin, Ireland; died 26th October, 1854, Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of John Grierson & Mary Wycherley, on marriage date 8th of March, 1825 at St. Mary's Church, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. James died on 14th March, 1834 at age 47 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. James was buried on the 15th of March, 1834 in 'The Coombe', at St. Catherine's Yard, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (church has a different name today). James Grierson was a merchant at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell, County Dublin, Ireland

(3) James Grierson (Merchant), b. 20th June, 1786, d. 14th March 1834, Dublin, Ireland. He married Sophia Mary Anne Grierson, born c1800, Dublin, Ireland; died 26th October, 1854, Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of John Grierson & Mary Wycherley, on marriage date 8th of March, 1825 at St. Mary's Church, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. James died on 14th March, 1834 at age 47 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. James was buried on the 15th of March, 1834 in 'The Coombe', at St. Catherine's Yard, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (church has a different name today). James Grierson was a merchant at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

James Grierson & Sophia Mary Anne Grierson had issue known, one, viz.:

• (1) Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell, County Dublin, Ireland, born on the 14th of January, 1827, Dublin, Ireland; died on the 1st of January, 1910, in Dublin, Ireland. January 14th, 1827, of Baldonnell, county Dublin, Ireland; he served heir to his grandfather on date of September 10th, 1850. He married three times, & had a total of nine children.

• "He succeeded in the Romain, a small place in Meath from his mother - he bought Woodpark in Meath or Kildare, but sold it - he bought Baldonnell in the County Dublin where he lived most of his life, and Kilcarberry alongside of it, which he sold to his son, Harry [Philip Henry Grierson], and he also bought Coolcommon in Meath which he sold. Baldonnell was a place of about 592 statute acres, and for many years he held between 950 & 1,000 acres."(Chilvers-Grierson, 2003)

Mary Wycherley & John Grierson, Merchant of 20 Stafford Street, Dublin & Lustown, Co. Meath

Mary (nee Wycherley) Grierson, born c1774; died August 12th, 1800, aged 26; daughter of Robert Whcherley & his wife Sophia (nee Johnston), of Enniskillen. She was buried at St. Catherine's Churchyard with her infant son William Higgins Grierson, b. February 7th, 1799; died March 21st, 1800. Mary Wycherley married as his first wife, John Grierson, b. c1772, (Merchant), of Stafford Street, Dublin and Lustown, County Meath, Ireland at St. Mary's, Dublin, on March 3rd, 1798.

John Grierson & his first wife, Mary Whcherley had issue known, two, viz.:

• (1) William Higgins Grierson, b. February 7th, 1799,

• (2) Sophia Mary Anne Grierson, b. c1800; married March 8th, 1825, St. Mary's, Dublin, Ireland to James Grierson (Merchant), son of James Grierson, of Dalgoner & his wife, Helen Morison, of Dalgonar, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

John Grierson (Merchant of 20 Stafford Street, Dublin & Lustown, Co. Meath), born c1772; died at Landore, Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland on May 10th, 1852, aged 80 years, & is buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery, in Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland. His widow (2nd wife) Lavinia Ashe (nee Pike) died July 16th, 1868, aged 73 years.

John Grierson (born c1772) was the son of William Grierson (Doolistown, Tobacconist), b. c1740; died January 19th, 1793, County Meath, Ireland; buried at Laracor Parish Church Cemetery. He succeeded his father at Doolistown. He also carried on business as a Tobacco Merchant in Dublin, where he lived at first, on Hammond-Lane & later, 40 Meath Street; at some time in his life he bought two small properties in County Meath, Ireland called "The Romaine" & "Lustown." He married Abigail Higgins, of Higginsbrook, County Meath, Ireland & died 19th January, 1793, aged 53, being buried at Laracor Parish Church Cemetery.

John Grierson & his 2nd wife, Lavinia Ashe Pike had issue known, four, viz.:

(1) William Ralph Grierson, born 1813, Dublin, Ireland; died unmarried in St. Arnaud, Coloney of Victoria, Australia, 1897,

(2) Joseph Grierson, born c1816; fought in the American Civil War.

(3) James Grierson, born c1821, Dublin, Ireland; died unmarried in Dublin, February 17th, 1893, aged 72 years and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

(4) Mary Grierson, born c1822, Dublin, Ireland; died unmarried at Winton Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland on July 6th, 1882, aged 60 years and is buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery.

Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell, County Dublin, Ireland married three times

Philip Grierson married on three (3) separate occasions, & had issue, nine, viz.:

Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell married firstly, Mary Leachman, daughter of Henry Leachman, of Altadore, County Dublin, by Mary Frazer his wife. They were married in Kingstown, County Dublin, Ireland on April 5th, 1855. Mary Leachman died on date of May 14th, 1859, was buried at Mt. Jerome Cemetery, Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland on 18th May, 1859, (Monument Inscription).

Philip Grierson (b. January 14th, 1827) & his 1st wife, Mary Leachman had issue three, viz.:

• (1) Mary Grierson, b. April 21st, 1856; baptized at the Presbyterian Church, Dublin, Ireland on the 18th of August, 1856; she died on December 8th, 1859, buried in Mt. Jerome Cemetery, Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland on December 12th, 1859.

• (2) James Grierson (Land Agent), & Justice of the Peace, was born on December 24th, 1857; died May 30th, 1941, Dublin, Ireland,

• (Wills & Administrations, 1941, Bishop Street Archives, Dublin (5th floor reading room). See also Esther Marion Grierson 17th August, 1933 & see also Robert Grierson 5th January, 1931.) ~ 6th August, 1941 - Probate of the Will of James Grierson, late of One Herbert Street, Dublin, Ireland, (retired) Land-Agent who died 30th May, 1941, granted at Dublin to Philip Henry Grireson, Land Valuer. Effects L 4,870 19s 1d.

• (3) Philip "Harry" Henry Grierson (Land Valuer), b. April 24th, 1859, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, was baptized at Altadore, County Dublin, Ireland; died on 18th November, 1952 at age 93 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. He married Roberta Ellen Jane Pope on December 28th, 1898, at St. Audoen's, Dublin, Ireland & had issue four, viz.:
  • (1) (Professor) Philip Grierson, born on 15th November, 1910 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. He died on 15th January, 2006 at age 95 at Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. He was a numismatic, & published author, known the world over, (d.s.p.).
  • (2) Janet Grierson, born April 10th, 1913, Dublin, Ireland, living in 2007,
  • (3) Aileen Grierson, born 14th August, 1901, at private hospital, 50 Haddington Road, Dublin, Ireland on a Wednesday, she died in 1966. Aileen Grierson married Alfred George Holgate Chilvers, born 10th November, 1895; died on the 10th March, 1946, and was "buried at Hove, in Brighton, England", & had issue.
  • (4) A son Grierson, born 16th February, 1905, Ardee, co. Louth, Ireland; died about 6 hours later, Ardee, Ireland, buried at Ardee churchyard the next day.

Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell, County Dublin, Ireland married three times

Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell married secondly, Mira Robertson, daughter of (Captain) Caleb Robertson of Abbey Views, Boyle, County Roscommon, by Mary his wife, daughter of John Irwin of Camlin, County Roscommon; born December 7th, 1840; married at Leghorn, Italy on February 19th, 1862; died March 5th, 1865, buried at Mt. Jerome Cemetery, Harold's Cross, Dublin, Ireland on date of March 9th, 1865, (M.I.).

Philip Grierson (b. January 14th, 1827) & his 2nd wife, Mira Robertson had issue two, viz.:

• (4) Robert Grierson, b. March 18th, 1863, baptized at Kilcarberry, County Dublin, Ireland; died September 11th, 1930, Dublin, Ireland; "this is the Robert Grierson (solicitor in Glasgow) who researched the family, & from whom I have most of my information" (P. D. Chilvers-Grierson).

• (Wills & Administrations, 1931; P.R.O. - National Archives, Bishop Street, Dublin, Ireland (5th floor reading room). See the Will of Esther Marion Grierson, late of Tillings who died 24th April, 1933.) ~ 5th January, 1931 - Probate of the Will of Robert Grierson, late of One Herbert Street, County Dublin, Ireland, Esquire who died 11th September, 1930, granted at Dublin, Ireland to Philip Henry Grierson, Esquire. Effects £179 16s 10d.

• (5) Mira Grierson, b. November 17th, 1864.

Philip Grierson, of Baldonnell married 3rdly, Esther Marion Keydon, daughter of James Keydon, of Torwood, county Dumbarton, Glasgow, by Esther his wife, daughter of James Hannay, of Blairinnie, County Kirkcudbright, Scotland, born June 8th, 1848; married at Craigend Castle, County Dumbarton, Scotland [LDS notes that they were married same date in Strathblane, Stirling, Scotland]16th December, 1868.] "I am now almost certain that Esther Marion Grierson, Philip Grierson's third wife, was his second cousin. Robert Grierson writes that Philip's uncle "James Keyden the eldest son [of Helen, eldest daughter of James Grierson of Dalgonar] married Esther Cauvin Hannay, and had a large family." It would thus be highly likely that a daughter of this marriage might be Esther.(Chilvers-Grierson, 2003)"]

(The Times, Tuesday, April 25th, 1933 ~ "On April 24th, 1933, at Tillings, Cranleigh, Esther Marion, widow of Philip Grierson, of Baldonnel, county Dublin, Ireland, aged 84 years. Funeral CranLeigh, Thursday, April 27th").

• (Wills & Administrations, 1933; P.R.O. - National Archives, Bishop Street, Dublin, Ireland (5th floor reading room). See Robert Grierson's Will dated 5th January, 1931 of (1) one Herbert Street, Dublin.) ~ 17th August, 1933 - Probate of the Will of Esther Marion Grierson, late of Tillings, Cranleigh, County of Surrey, widow who died 24th April, 1933, granted to Philip Henry Grierson, Esquire & Margaret Eliot Grierson, Spinster. Effects £320 5s. 3d.

Philip Grierson (b. January 14th, 1827) & his 3rd wife, Esther Marion Keydon had issue four, viz.:

• (6) Esther "Etty" Grierson, b. October 31st, 1869; baptized at Baldonnell House, Clondalkin, County, Dublin, Ireland. "The Times, Monday, December 30th, 1963 ~ On Sunday, December 29th, 1963, peacefully, in her 95th year, at Kench Hill Nursing Home, - Testerden, Kent, England, (Miss) Esther Grierson, A.R.R.C., eldest and last surviving daughter of Philip & Esther Marion Grierson, of Baldonnell, county Dublin, Ireland, - Cremation, Charing on December 31st").

• (7) Helen Grierson, b. July 25th, 1875, baptized at Torwood, County Dumbarton.

• (8) Margaret Eliot Grierson, b. May 21st, 1881; baptized at Torwood, County Dumbarton, (d.s.p.)

• (9) William Keydon Grierson, b. December 1st, 1888; baptized at Clondalkin on January 27th, 1889; died April 30th, 1909, at Glanville, Blackrock, county Dublin, Ireland, "youngest & much loved son of Philip Grierson, formerly of Baldonnell, county Dublin, Ireland." (The Times, Monday, May 3rd, 1909).

18th century & James Grierson, of Dalgoner

(8) James Grierson, of Dalgoner who was born in 1699, died June 9th, 1768; married Janet Agnes Brodie, born 1719; died January 5th, 1774, & had issue known, five, viz.:

(issue no. 5) James Grierson, of Dalgoner, born November 1st, 1755; married Helen Morison, born February 8th, 1762; died August 30th, 1793, Dalgoner Estate, Dunscore, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. He died on 27th February, 1845 at age 89. He was also reported to have died on 17th March, 1848 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England. They had issue known, five, viz.:

(issue no. 4) Philip Grierson (Jeweller, Glasgow), b. 19th August, 1789, d. 12th June, 1827. He married Margaret SMITH, daughter of William Smith, on 16th December, 1822 at Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland. Philip died on 12th June, 1827 at age 37 at Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland. He was buried at Sighthill Cemetery, Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland, & had issue listed below.

(issue no. 5) John Grierson, b. 16th August, 1793, d. 8th March, 1815, at age 21 at Bermuda. John Grierson gained the rank of (Assistant-Surgeon) in the service of the Royal Navy, (d.s.p.?).

18th century & the descendants of Philip Grierson, (Jeweller, Glasgow)

(4) Philip Grierson (Jeweller, Glasgow), b. 19th August, 1789, d. 12th June, 1827. He married Margaret Smith, daughter of William Smith, on 16th December, 1822 at Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland. He died on 12th June, 1827 at age 37 at Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland. He was buried at Sighthill Cemetery, Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland, & had issue, known, three, viz.:

(1) James Grierson, b. 27th March, 1824, (1851 Census, born in Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland) died 7th September, 1879, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (Calender of Confirmations). "He previously owned (& extended) the Estate of Capenoch but sold it in the late 1840s to take over Dalgonar. He never married, & his successor in Dalgonar was Philip James Hamilton, his younger sister, Margaret Grierson's son".

• [Dumfries Sheriff Court Deeds: Contract of Excambion between Duke of Buccleuch & Queensferry & James Grierson of Capenoch - this was a record of the lands of Aird & Camling in the parish of Tynron which were part of the entailed estate of the Duke being sold to James Grierson of Capenoch as a result of an agreement made 20 years before 1850 - Disposition James Grierson in favour of Thomas Stewart Gladstone - he is a merchant in Liverpool, & James Grierson of Capenoch sells him the lands of Capenoch, Rockhall, Collin & Aird & Camling.]

(2) Helen Grierson, b. 21st July, 1825, Barony, Lanark-shire, Scotland; married the (Reverend) Patrick H. Borrowman, B.D., (of Blantyre, Nyasaland) & had at least, issue one, viz.:

• (1) Margaret Helen Grierson Borrowman, M.B., Ch.B., who married Hiliary William King, M.B.E. (late Captain Royal Signals) (The Times, Tuesday, September 24th, 1946; page 7 engagement & marriage announcement Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 1947) on marriage date January 29th, 1947.

(3) Margaret Grierson, b. 25th October, 1826, Glasgow, Lanark-shire, Scotland. She married John Hamilton (Accountant), son of (Colonel) James Hamilton & Marion Eliz Anderson, on 20th August, 1848 at Keir, Dumries-shire, Scotland. She died on 4th April, 1872 at age 45 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, & is buried in the Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Margaret Grierson & John Hamilton (Accountant) had issue two, viz.:

• (1) (Sir) Philip James Hamilton (Hamilton-Grierson), b. 9th March, 1851, Burntisland, Fife, Scotland; d. 25th April, 1927, at age 76, at Kemnay, Aberdeen-shire, Scotland.

• (2) James Dalrymple Hamilton, b. 31st July, 1849, d. 18th January, 1850, buried in the Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

19th century, the descendants of Margaret Grierson & John Hamilton, the Hamilton-Griersons

(1) (Sir) Philip James Hamilton (Hamilton-Grierson), b. 9th March, 1851, Burntisland, Fife, Scotland; d. 25th April, 1927, at age 76, at Kemnay, Aberdeen-shire, Scotland. At the death of his uncle, James Grierson (died September 7th, 1879) he inherited the Estate of Dalgoner, & took on the name of Grierson, thus becoming Hamilton-Grierson in c1880; he married Lilias KIRKPATRICK, daughter of James Kirkpatrick, on 27th April, 1881. He was educated at Cheltenham College, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. He was educated in 1876 at Merton College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). He was admitted to Scot's Bar in 1880 entitled to practice as a Advocate. He was Solicitor to the Board of Inland Revenue in Scotland between 1892 and 1919. He wrote the book The Silent Trade: A Contribution to the Early History of Human Intercourse. He was invested as a Knight in 1910. He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, in 1920.

(Sir) Philip James Hamilton-Grierson & Lilias Kirkpatrick had issue four, viz.:

(1) Margaret Hamilton-Grierson, b. c1882, d. 20th June, 1965. She married (Vice-Admiral) Anselan John Buchanan Stirling, son of (Colonel) John Stirling Stirling & Henrietta Charlotte Buchanan, on marriage date 27th June, 1905 at St. George's Parish Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Margaret Hamilton-Grierson died on the 20th of June, 1965 at Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Margaret & Anselan had issue two, viz.:

• (A) Margaret Lilias Stirling, b. 3rd October, 1906, &
• (B) John Buchanan Philip Stirling, b. 18th July, 1910.

(2) (Judge) Philip Francis Hamilton-Grierson, M.B.E., b. 15th April, 1883, d. 19th February, 1963. Philip married Margaret BARTHOLOMEW, daughter of (Doctor) John George Bartholomew (1860-1920) & Janet MacDonald, on marriage date 4th October, 1928 at Drumelzier Parish Church, Drumelzier, Scotland. He died on 19th February, 1963 at age 79. Philip Francis Hamilton-Grierson gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He fought in the Gallipoli Campaign. He fought in the First World War, in Mesopotamia & Palestine. He held the office of Judge of the High Court [Sudan] c1930. He held the office of Advocate-General [Sudan] c1930. He was Sheriff Substitute of Inverness, Elgin & Nairn on 12th October, 1936. He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.).

(Judge) Philip Francis Hamilton-Grierson, M.B.E. & Margaret Bartholomew had issue four, viz.:

• (A) Philip John Hamilton-Grierson was born on 13th October, 1932. He married Pleasance "Jill" CARDEW on 10th August, 1963. Philip John Hamilton-Grierson gained the rank of Pilot Officer between 1951 & 1953 in the service of the Royal Air Force. He was invested as a Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.);
• (B) Hilary Margaret Hamilton-Grierson, 29th September, 1929, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland, unmarried;
• (C) Susan Jean Hamilton-Grierson, 25th August, 1931, Manor House, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland; married Andrew Hugh James, born c1929; died 2000, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland;
• (D) Nicola Hamilton-Grierson, born 1st April, 1939, Mayne, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, married John David Meakin.

(3) (2nd-Lieutenant) James Gilbert Hamilton-Grierson, b. 1st May, 1887, d. 12th July, 1915, at age 28 at Dardenelles, Turkey, killed in action. His will (dated 18th May, 1915) was probated on 6th October, 1915, at £337. (2nd Lt.) James Gilbert Hamilton-Grierson was educated at Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He was a practising Writer to the Signet (W.S.). He fought in the Gallipoli Campaign. He gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the service of the 1/5th Battalion, Royal Scots' Fusiliers.

(4) Lilias Constance Hamilton-Grierson, b. June, 1912, d. 22nd December, 1950, at age 38 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

20th century, the Hamilton-Griersons continued with Philip John Hamilton-Grierson, of Pitlundie

(Judge) Philip Francis Hamilton-Grierson, M.B.E. & Margaret Bartholomew had issue, viz.:

(1) Philip John Hamilton-Grierson, C.B.E., was born on 13th October, 1932, Manor House, Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland. He married Pleasance "Jill" CARDEW, born October 31st, 1934, on marriage date 10th August, 1963. Philip John Hamilton-Grierson gained the rank of Pilot Officer between 1951 & 1953 in the service of the Royal Air Force. He was invested as a Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.).

Philip John Hamilton-Grierson, C.B.E., & his wife, Pleasance "Jill" Cardew, had issue three, viz.:

• (1) Pleasance "Sophie" Hamilton-Grierson, born 22nd November, 1964, Kensington, London, England; married Giles Bevan-Thomas,
• (2) Katherine Arabella Hamilton-Grierson, born 21st February, 1966, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England,
• (3) Philip Benedict Hamilton-Grierson, born 15th December, 1967, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England.

18th century, Griersons of Larbreck Estate, near Dumfries, Parish of Irongrey, Scotland

(6) James Grierson, of Dalgoner, who is widely reported to have died on May 22nd, 1729; married Agnes McBurnie on September 14th, 1697 & had issue, eight:

(issue no. 3) Thomas Grierson, of Larbreck (born in 1709 - died May 8th, 1774, aged 65 ~ M.I., St. Michaels'), married Elizabeth Ewart, c1740, Dumfries, Scotland, & they had at least, issue five known, viz.:

(1) (Colonel) James Grierson, of Augusta, Georgia, (born January 6th, 1741, near Dumfries, Scotland; died June 7th, 1781, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia);

• "James Grierson, Esq., Colonel of the Militia of St. Paul's parish in the province of Georgia was cruelly murdered by the Rebels in Augusta on the 7th day June, 1781, two days after he surrendered in consequence of a Capitulation, (Larbreck bible records, of Pitlundie)"

(2) Thomas Grierson, (born August 13th, 1743-died October 30th, 1777, about 7 o'clock am ~ (Larbreck bible records, originating at Pitlundie) (was an officer with the British Army), said to have been shot down without provocation, by rebels in the American Revolution of Independence. Thomas Grierson married a Creek Indian maiden (probably from the same Creek Indian tribe as his brother, Robert, & had issue known, one, viz.:

(1) "John Grierson, born in America, was referred to as a "half-breed", mother was a Creek Indian. He was son of Thomas Grierson who was shot dead by Rebels and died on October 30th, 1777, 7 o'clock am. His uncle (Colonel) James Grierson of Augusta left provisions for John in his Will: "I give, bequeath and devise unto John [Grierson], son of my late dear brother, Thomas Grierson, the sum of one-hundred [£100.00] sterling lawful money of Georgia, aforesaid to be paid to him when he shall attain to the age of 21 and I likewise leave him to the tuition of the guardianship of those gentlemen who are appointed guardians and tutors of my own children and desire that he may be properly educated and bound out to such merchants (business as he may be best calculated, to acquire a due knowledge, etc., and pursue so soon as they may judge proper, the said bequest to be considered as a donation from me and the apparent responsibility of bringing him up, (Colonel James Grierson's Will)"

(3) Robert Grierson (aka Grayson of the Hillabees, variously mispelled as Graison, Grieson Greirson), born in January, 1748; died after November 20th, 1820, in the State of Alabama, U.S.A. Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) married Sin-o-gee, a Creek Indian maiden (various spelled as Sin-nu-Gee; Sin-nee-chee, etc., & raised a large family, and is written extensively by many, but the original manuscripts of (Colonel) Benjamin Hawkins, (Indian Agent) give the best accounts of his intelligence & character,

(4) William Grierson, in Larbreck, (was a soldier in the American Revolution on the side of the British Army) was born in 1746; died in Larbreck on June 4th, 1826, near Dumfries, Scotland ~ (Hamilton-Grierson, notes 2007) &

(5) Anne (nee Grierson) Hopkins, died in North America, testate in 1796 (B. Hawkins, notes).

17th century, the Griersons of Larbreck & (Colonel) James Grierson, of Augusta, Georgia

(Colonel) James Grierson married May 14th, 1767, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia to Katherine McBurnie, born 1736, Dumfries, Scotland, died August 20th, 1778, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia. (Colonel) James Grierson & Katherine McBurnie had issue, five, viz.:

• (1) James Grierson, 1st Son (9th May, 1768, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia; d. 10th March, 1781, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia),
• (2) Thomas Grierson, 2nd Son (14th November, 1770, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia; d. 14th May, 1798, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland),
• (3) David Grierson, 3rd Son (24th January, 1773, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia; d. 29th August, 1790, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland),
• (4) Katherine Grierson, only daughter (14th March, 1775, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia; d. 7th September, 1779, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia) & lastly
• (5) George Grierson, 4th Son (July 2nd, 1777, St. Paul's Parish, Augusta, Georgia; died 1796, Georgia).

Note: (Colonel) James Grierson was not married to Jane Pettygrew, but he purchased land with her in 1762. She was apparently related to him, through marriage, which has yet to fully be understood.

Thomas Grierson, of Augusta, Georgia & New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland & his family

Thomas Grierson, 2nd Son, (born 14th November, 1770, St. Pauls' Parish, Augusta, Georgia; d. 14th May, 1798, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, buried St. Michael's Cemetery, Dumfries, Scotland); married Louisa Fraser (who died September 23rd, 1843, "At Helensburgh", Dunbartonshire, Scotland ~ Wigtownshire Free Press) on marriage date of January 7th, 1792, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, & had issue, one, viz.:

(1) Louisa Grierson, born June 6th, 1794, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland; died February 29th, 1864, Bath, Somerset, England. Louisa Grierson married John Litt, Esq. (Merchant, Glasgow, 1828-c1843) July 7th, 1828, Lanark, Glasgow, Scotland. Louisa Grierson & John Litt had issue five, known, viz.:

• (1) Louisa Dorothea LITT, christened September 17th, 1829, Lanark, Barony, Scotland.

• (2) Helen Maxwell Litt, christened August, 1831, Lanark, Barony, Scotland,

• (3) Helen Theresa Litt, christened, September 10th, 1833, Lanark, Barony, Scotland; married 1860, Lanark, of Glasgow, Scotland to the (Reverend) Joseph Balantine-Dykes; (Batch Film Number: 0183579, Serial Sheet Number: Film). In memory of the (Reverend) Joseph Ballantine- Dykes, M.A., Rector of Headley for 24 years, & late Fellow of Queen’s College, Oxford, who died March 28th, 1872, "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God." Helen & Joseph had issue, four, listed below.

• (4) Harriett Eliza Litt, christened August 6th, 1835, Lanark, Barony, Scotland,

• (5) Frances Litt, (female) christened May, 1837, Lanark, Barony, Scotland; (I.G.I., Batch Film Number, C119666, Serial Sheet Number 2495),

Helen Theresa Litt & the (Rev.) Joseph Ballantine-Dykes, of Headley, Hampshire, England

(1) Louisa Grierson, born June 6th, 1794, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland; died February 29th, 1864, Bath, Somerset, England. Louisa Grierson married John Litt, Esq. (Merchant, Glasgow, 1828-c1843) July 7th, 1828, Lanark, Glasgow, Scotland. Louisa Grierson & John Litt had issue six, viz.:

• (issue no. 3) Helen "Ellen" Theresa Litt, (record of Headley says that she was born in March, 1834) christened, September 10th, 1833, Lanark, Barony, Glasgow, Scotland; married 1860, Lanark, of Glasgow, Scotland to the (Reverend) Joseph Balantine-Dykes; (Batch Film Number: 0183579, Serial Sheet Number: Film). In memory of the (Reverend) Joseph Ballantine-Dykes, M.A., Rector of Headley for 24 years, & late Fellow of Queen’s College, Oxford, who died March 28th, 1872, "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God." The record of Headley states that (Rev.) Joseph Ballantine-Dykes was Rector of Headley Cumbs Dovenby, Bridekirk, England.
  • Helen Theresa Litt & the (Reverend) Joseph Balantine-Dykes had issue, known, four, viz.:

• • (A) Gertrude Mary Ballantine-Dykes, b. 8th June, 1864, Headley, Hampshire, England, was baptised June 8th, 1864 & lives at the Rectory.
  • (B) Lionel Erle Ballantine-Dykes, b. 30th November, 1865, Headley, Hampshire, England, was baptised February 4th, 1866, & lives at the Rectory.
  • (C) Maude Theresa Ballantine-Dykes, b. 7th September, 1867, Headley, Hampshire, England, was baptised November 3rd, 1867, & lives at Headley Rectory.
  • (D) Joseph Fretchville Ballantine-Dykes, b. 7th September, 1868, Headley, Hampshire [Hants], England, was baptised November 1st, 1868, & lives at Headley Rectory.

Larbreck & Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) of the Hillabees, Creek Nation, North America

• At Dumfries the 21st day of November, 1801 at 10am of the forenoon, the Sasine after intent was presented by Benjamin Bales, writer, in Dumfries to be researched? Sasine. This register conforms to and of parliament, whereof the same folows: IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN to all & sundry whom it may concern, by this public instrument, be it known that upon the sixteenth [16th] day of November in the Year of Our Lord 1801, & of the Reign of our Sovreign George the Third, by the Grace of God's King of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain & Ireland, defender of the faith, the forty-first [41st] year upon the Lands of Larbreck & Over-Barnclough, both aftermentioned, in presence of me, Notary Public, read the witness hereunto subscribing, appreared personally, William Grierson, portioner, which as attorney for Rorbert Grierson [aka Grayson] in Hillabees, one of the lawful sons procreated of the marriage of and betwixt the deceased Thomas Grierson, of Larbreck, & Elizabeth Grierson, alias Ewart, late spouses, & one of the three lawful heirs, portioners of the provision of the said deceased Thomas Grierson, his father, where appeared, also personally for him, Corshat, tenant in Larbreck.

(3) Robert Grierson (aka Grayson of the Hillabees, variously mispelled as Graison, Grieson Greirson), born in January, 1748; died after November 20th, 1820, in the State of Alabama, U.S.A. Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) married Sin-o-gee, a Creek Indian maiden (various spelled as Sin-nu-Gee; Sin-nee-chee, etc., & raised a large family, of eight children, & is written extensively about by many, but the original manuscripts of (Colonel) Benjamin Hawkins, (Indian Agent) give the best accounts of Robert Grierson's intelligence & character.

Larbreck & Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) of the Hillabees, Creek Nation, North America

(3) Robert Grierson (aka Grayson of the Hillabees), & his wife, Sin-nee-chee (Creek Indian, of Spanalgee) as compiled by Willabelle Schultz & transcribed & formatted by David Alan Grierson, 1960 (aka Lyon), had issue, eight, viz.:

• (1) Alexander Grierson, the oldest child, nick-named Sandy. He was a big help to his father in handling the livestock and handling the horses. He is mentioned by [Colonel] Benjamin Hawkins (Indian Agent) as carrying dispatches to Cusseta, in 1796. However, as an adult, he and his father had a "falling-out" over property. He went to the "new territories" upon removal. I know of one of his descendants in Oklahoma. She is a famous Creek/Cherokee Indian artist.

• (2) Sarah Grierson, this daughter married a Stephan Hawkins, who was a "half-breed" Muskoghean Creek.

Records say that they had two children, viz.:

• (A) Samuel Hawkins, &

• (B) Benjamin Hawkins.

When they were adults in the Old Creek Nation, Samuel Hawkins married Jane McIntosh, a daughter of (Chief) William McIntosh, & Benjamin married Rebecca McIntosh, another daughter of the Chief. Samuel Hawkins & Benjamin Hawkins were both with (Chief) McIntosh at his home the night he was killed. (This by order of the Creek Council of Chiefs.) Samuel was not quite dead, and was taken to another town and hung the next day. Benjamin fled for his life, escaping the Red Stick Warriors. They searched for him for several days. Years later he received amnesty. During (Removal Years), Sarah (Grierson) Hawkins moved to the "new nation" & remarried to a wealthy plantation owner.

• (3) William Grierson, this son grew up in the Old Nation, married & had many children by his father's negro slave, Judah. He & his family moved to the New Territories and settled in the Poteau River Valley Area in 1833. Many of the Grayson Family shunned him & his family in the new nation.

I have read that two of their children were, viz.:

• (A) John Grierson &

• (B) Annie Grierson.

William could read and write English.

• (4) David Grierson ~ Willie states: I know nothing about this son. I've seen his name once in a book by Grant Foreman. David was in the New Territories, talking to Ethan Allan Hitchcock, an agent.

Larbreck & Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) of the Hillabees, Creek Nation, North America

(3) Robert Grierson (aka Grayson of the Hillabees), & his wife, Sin-nee-chee (Creek Indian, of Spanalgee) as compiled by Willabelle Schultz & transcribed & formatted by David Alan Grierson, 1960 (aka Lyon), had issue, eight, viz.:

• (5) Eliza Grierson, (aka Lizzie & Luzzey) being born & growing up in the Old Creek Nation, this daughter married William McIntosh. He was a half-breed Creek-Scots as she was. Eliza's life was very stormy.

Eliza Grierson & William McIntosh had two children, viz.:

• (A) Jane McIntosh, &

• (B) Chillicothe (Chilli) McIntosh.

Her husband being rich & prosperous & Chief of the Lower Creeks, he took two more wives. When her husband signed the Removal Treaty of Indian Springs, he signed his own death warrant. The National Council of Creeks condemned him to death. Eliza's son, Chilli McIntosh, almost 21 years old, was with his father, but with women and children was given safe passage from the house. The executioners set fire to the house & shot McIntosh as he tried to escape. In the next two days, Muskogees killed Samuel Hawkins, her nephew, & tried to kill Benjamin his brother. Eliza left for the new territories with her son, Chilli McIntosh, and his uncle, Roley McIntosh. She took with her many slaves, cattle, horses and money. She had inherited much wealth from her father, Robert Grierson's Estate. She lived in the new land near her son in what is now McIntosh County, Oklahoma. Her litigations over money & slaves went on for years and years. She also could read and write English. She died in 1860, was buried in Chilli's Prairie, Indian Territory.

• (6) Thomas Grierson, this son also grew up in the Old Nation, & married there. He was busy handling his father's livestock & slaves. He is mentioned in several documents concerning the Creeks. He emigrated to the New Territory with his five children, i.e.,

• (A) Sampson Grierson,
• (B) Milly Grierson,
• (C) Levi Grierson,
• (D) Lizzie Grierson &
• (E) David Grierson.

He made claims for transportation & subsistence for them. No mention of a wife. Thomas settled in western Arkansas just south of Ft. Smith.

• (7) Katherine (Katy) Grierson, this daughter grew up a lovely maiden, a favorite of her father. She married a Redstick-Warrior, Johnie Benson, a town warrior (Tulwa-Tus-tunug-gee). His Creek name was Tsah-nu-tsee (Little John). This warrior's father was a fullblood Creek, called In-tak-fahp-ky, who was also a conjurer, or, magician. Johnie's mother was Mary BENSON, a white woman who as a small girl was captured by a war party of Creeks. She grew up with them, being an adopted member of the tribe, marrying In-tak-fahp-ky.

Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) of the Hillabees continued

Katherine Grierson aka Katy Grayson & Johnie Benson had issue seven (7) children, viz.:

• (1) E-mah-thla-hut-ky (Hog Meat) ~ who saved the life of his brother Johnie Benson during the Red-Stick Rebellion,
• (2) Nannie Benson,
• (3) Nancy Benson,
• (4) Johnie (Tsah nu tsee) Benson & was given name of Tulwa-Tustunnugee when he became town warrior of Coweta,
• (5) Somully Benson,
• (6) Dick Benson,
• (7) Jack Benson.

(Note about no. 6 Dick Benson, & no. 7 Jack Benson) -- Mary's brother, upon finding out where she was, came to visit her & her children -- she did not care to leave, but allowed him to take Dick & Jack back to Savannah, Georgia with him. They were educated there, & made trips back & forth, visiting. When "removal" came, they went with their Creek Family to the western nation.) Johnie Benson was with the Hostile Red-Sticks when Tecumseh & his brother, the Prophet came to Creek Territory to try & get all the warriors to ban together to fight the whites who were encroaching on all Indian Lands. He took up arms against United States Forces, (General) Andrew Jackson, & some Creeks with William McIntosh's factions who were fighting their own people. At the famous Battle of Horseshoe-Bend 1812, where the Red-Sticks really took a stand, he was shot nine times. (In old age, they caused him a lot of pain because the Indian doctors who treated him never extracted the bullets). He would have been left on the field, but his brother E-mah-thla took him on his back through a swamp to a place of safety where medicine men doctored him for weeks and he regained his health. Since a Creek child was always a member of his mother's clan, Tulwa was sort of clan-less because his mother, Mary was a white woman. For his children to identify & have the last name of their mother, Katy Grayson (Katherine Grierson), it was in keeping with the matrilineal tradition of the Creeks. In later years, he too used the last name of Grayson. They married after the Red-Stick War, had ten children. They went to the new territory in 1827 with the McIntosh faction, settling in the Poteau River Valley, south of the South Canadian River, lived to be quite old, wealthy in slaves, property, children and extended family network. Tulwa died during the Civil War and was buried at Red River, on the Texas Border. I often wondered how they all got along, since Tulwa was one of the 100 warriors whom Men-a-wah sent to execute (Chief) William McIntosh. The Creeks all knew who among them had turned against their own people, & it rankled & caused a division in the new land. Katy Grayson (Katherine Grierson) wanted her children to be educated & established residence near North Fork Town to see that her children & others of the Grayson Family could occupy it as a temporary home and go to school there. She had cabins built in the woods which served as a residence; & she kept one of her negro slaves to keep house and do the cooking for them. I do not know where Katy Grayson was buried, or when. I know she was alive in 1860. Many of her children & relatives were buried in the area which is now underwater in Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma.

Robert Grierson (aka Grayson) of the Hillabees, & his son, Walter "Watt" Grayson

• (8) Walter (Watt) Grierson, this son was the youngest, was born in the Old Nation, went with the Grayson's to new lands. He married, & became very wealthy.

Walter had a son, (A) Edmund Grierson.

I think he was in business with George Washington Grayson & his brother, Samuel Grayson, in a mercantile store. Much about his relationship with his [Walter's] nephews, Samuel & Washington Grayson. They loved him dearly. The following are quotes from parts of "The Indian Journal" Newspaper, 1876-1877, published in Muskogee, Creek Nation, Indian Territory:

• May 22nd, 1877 ~ A carload of lumber for Watt Grayson's new house has arrived. (p. 3)
• April 5th,1877 ~ Watt Grayson's new house is nearing completion; carpentry work being done by Mr. Frier (p. 3) Watt Grayson has decided to double the size of his house. (p. 3)
• May 10th, 1877 ~ Fryer, the carpenter of Watt Grayson's house is nearing completion. Mr. Grayson, one of the leading men of his Nation has over 300 acres under cultivation on the bottom land of the Canadian River. (p. 3)
• July 26th, 1877 ~ Mr. Watt Grayson has been quite sick for some time, but (Doctor) Lindsey reports he is much better. (p. 3)
• August 18th, 1877 ~ Watt Grayson is dangerously ill at the Sulphur Springs on Elk Creek. (p. 3)
• August 30th, 1877 ~ Letter from Watt Grayson "To Whom It May Concern" stating his health is grave & inviting anyone who may have claim against him should present it for settlement. He is at either his home or at Sulphur Springs, 1-1/2 miles west of the Checote Switch, dated August 28th, 1877. (p. 3)
• September 8th, 1877 ~ (Uncle) Watt Grayson left Monday for Clinton, Missouri to seek medical treatment for his illness. He was accompanied by his nephew, Samuel Grayson, & Thomas Adams.

September 15th, 1877 ~ Samuel Grayson has returned from Clinton & reports Watt Grayson more comfortable. (p. 3)

• September 22nd, 1877 ~ From the "Clinton Democrat", Samuel Grayson & his (Uncle) Watt Grayson will be staying at Allen House for the Fall. Mr. Watt Grayson is seeking medical treatment from (Doctor) Britts. This is the same Watt Grayson who was robbed of $18,000 three years ago. The robbers tried to hang him five times to make him tell where it was hidden, but he only told them when they threatened his wife. (p. 1)

"I have no knowledge as to when Walter (Watt) Grayson died, but I'm sure it wasn't long after the above information. The only thing I personally heard from my mother about him & his wife was that after they moved into their new home, people descended on their old house, stripping the wallpaper & cheesecloth off the walls, thinking that he had money hidden there."

• The "Indian Journal" newspaper was owned by his nephew, George Washington Grayson, & a partner. Published in Eufaula, Indian Territory, & still being published today by another owner, in Eufaula, Oklahoma. This was one of two papers in the Indian Nation at this time. The other was in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The above excerpts were from issues torn, burned, & damaged, but edited, compiled & put into a book by Linda S. Moore, Muskogee, Oklahoma.

17th century & Civil War continued with further history of the 1st Baronet of Lag

(Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, "Auld Lag", 1st Baronet was involved in a near massacre in Kirconnell and gained a fearsome reputation that almost cost him his life. (Sir) Robert married (Dame) Henrietta Douglas, sister of the Duke of Queensbury, strengthening the bonds between these two lowland families. (Sir) Robert was arrested in 1696 [Ref. No. JC27/79, "Process in trial of (Sir) Robert Grierson of Lagg for false coining"], & later accused of conspiracy to counterfeit money. (Sir) Robert Grierson had a marriage contract with Henrietta DOUGLAS dated the 21st day of September, 1676. His life became the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott's "Red Gauntlet". Raeburns portrait of Sir Walter Scott in 1822. ...

(Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson (d. 1733) & Henrietta Douglas (d. 1736) had issue six, viz.:

• (1) (Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, 2nd Baronet, died without legitimate heir, (d. 1760), s.p.,
• (2) James Grierson (d. April, 1721), who married Elizabeth Fergusson, & their only son, Robert Grierson became the 3rd Baronet of Lag,
• (3) John Grierson, "sometime apothecary in Carlisle", (d. c1731),
• (4) (Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, 4th Baronet, (d. 1766),
• (5) Henrietta Grierson, spouse of (Sir) Walter Laurie, of Maxwellton & mother of William Laurie (Dumfries Sasines, dated 3[rd] November 1726),
• (6) an unnamed child, who died an infant in c1691, more later.

17th century & Civil War continued with the 2nd Baronet of Lag

(Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, 2nd Baronet of Lag, born c1677, Rockall, Annary, Scotland. (Sir) William Grierson died in 1760, s.p. (married with no children).

With the exception of Margaret Rankins' child, illigitimate.

He married (Dame) Anna "Anne" Musgrave, born July 4th, 1676, Washington, Durham County, England, was christened on July 4th, 1676, Washington, Durham County, England; marriage date was September 1st, 1720 in Aspatria, Cumberland, England.

Anna was the daughter of (Sir) Richard Musgrave, Baronet, of Hayton Castle, Cumberland, England & his wife, Dorothy James. She died "At Rockhall, [Collin, Dumfries-shire, Scotland], on December 17th, 1749" (Scots' Magazine, held 5th floor, Mitchell Library Complex, Glasgow). Anna "Anne" Musgrave was buried 19th December, 1749, probably at Dunscore Parish churchyard. (Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, 2nd Baronet, was captured & taken prisoner with his brother, (Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, 4th Baronet, of Lag (who died February 7th, 1766), at the 1st Jacobite Rebellion (The London Gazette, November 26th, 1715).

17th century continued with the 3rd Baronet of Lag

(Chief) (Sir) Robert's eldest son, (Chief) (Sir) William, 2nd Baronet, died without a legitimate male heir, so his younger brother, James Grierson's son [James, 2nd Son having died April, 1721], (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag (Robert was the only surviving male of James Grierson & Elizabeth Fergusson) then became the 3rd Baronet, of Lag.

Whenever (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, James Grierson's only son, the 3rd Baronet died d.s.p, in 1765, the Baronetcy would have fallen to his next younger brother, John Grierson, 3rd Son of the 1st Baronet, & of Dalgoner, & "sometime Apothecary in Carlisle, ["Bond - Archibald Cutlare of Orroland borrowed money from Mr. John Grear, son of (Sir) Robert Grierson Of Lag, 1709.], however, John Grierson died c1731, so it then fell to (Chief) (Sir) William Grierson's youngest brother, 4th Son, (Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, of Lag, who at this time became the 4th Baronet of Lag, & succeeded as chief of the Clan Grierson.

18th century continued with the 4th Baronet of Lag

(Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, 4th Baronet of Lag died on the 7th day of February, 1766, at Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland (Scots' Magazine). (Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, of Lag was (Chamberlain to the Duke & Duchess of Buccleuch, c1722-1765). "Mr. Gilbert Grierson, Chamberlain to the Duke & Duchess of Buccleuch of his intromissions with arrears due by tenants of lordship of Dalkeith & barony of East Park alias Smeaton", (National Archives of Scotland).

(Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, of Lag married 25th November, 1737, at Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland to Elizabeth Maitland, dau. of (Colonel) Richard Maitland & his wife, Elizabeth BELL. Both (Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, of Lag, & his wife, Elizabeth were buried at Mouswald parish church cemetery. The 2nd, & 4th Baronets were the children of the 1st Baronet, (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, born 1657, known as "Auld Lag".

The 3rd Baronet was the only surviving son of James, 2nd son of the 1st Baronet, but James died in April, 1721, & his Will: "James Grierson, February 5th, 1729 - CC8/8/92 - 2nd son of (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lagg, "Auld Lagg" (Testament Dative & Inventory)".

18th century continued with the 5th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

At this time, (Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson's son, (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag, was born in 1733 & became the 5th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall upon the death of his father. He married (Lady) Margaret Dalziel, 18th October, 1777, Dumfries, Scotland & had a large family. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag & Rockhall lived an unusually long life, dying on the 8th of August, 1839, at the advanced age of 106 (The Times: London, Middlesex, England), & was buried at Mouswald Parish Church Cemetery (Monument Inscription, Grierson Burial Chamber, Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland).

(Chief) (Sir) Gilbert Grierson, of Lag & his wife, (Lady) Margaret DALZIEL, had issue seven, known, viz.:

• (1) Anne Grierson, married S. Stewart,
• (2) Harriett Grierson, married John Symons, of Dumfries,
• (3) Elizabeth Grierson, married (Reverend) E. Middleton,
• (4) Jane Grierson, married Hugh MAXWELL, of Dalswinton,
• (5) Richard Grierson,
• (6) Charles Grierson, d.s.p., &
• (7) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag & Rockhall, 5th Baronet, born 1733; died 8th August, 1839, Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland.

18th century & descendants of (Sir) Robert Grierson, 5th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

(7) (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, 5th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, born 1733; died 8th August, 1839, Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland. He married Margaret Dalzell, daughter of Alexander Dalzell and Elizabeth Jackson, on 18th October, 1777 at Dumfries-shire, Scotland. He died on 8th August, 1839 at Rock Hall, Lag, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. He was buried on 15th August, 1839 at Mouswald Church, Mouswald, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. His will was probated in July, 1842. (Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, of Lag & Rockhall, 5th Baronet, was commissioned with the rank of Ensign, in the service of the 6th Foot. He gained the rank of Lieutenant on 10th October, 1761 in the service of the 11th Foot. He retired from the military in 1763. He succeeded to the title of 5th Baronet Grierson, of Lag, co. Dumfries [N.S., 1685] on 7th February, 1766.

(Chief) (Sir) Robert Grierson, 5th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall & his wife, Margaret DALZELL, had issue twelve, viz.:

• (1) Johanna Grierson,
• (2) (Chief) (Sir) Alexander Gilbert Grierson, 6th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, b. 1777, d. 14th March, 1840,
• (3) (Lt.-Col.) William Grierson, b. 7th August, 1778, d. 30th November, 1865, aged 87 years. He married Jane BEATTIE, daughter of Thomas Beattie. He was buried at St. Mary's Church, Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

(Lt.-Col.) William Grierson & Jane Beattie had issue two, known, viz.:

• (A) Margaret Elizabeth Grierson, d. 26th March, 1918, &
• (B) (Lieutenant) Thomas Beattie Grierson, b. 1827, d. 4th September, 1857.

• (4) Charles Grierson, b. 1st July, 1783,
• (5) Henrietta Grierson, b. 15th December, 1784,
• (6) Mary Margaret Grierson, b. 24th April, 1789,
• (7) Ann Grierson, b. 28th March, 1791,
• (8) Robert Grierson, b. 28th April, 1791,
• (9) Margaret Grierson, b. 13th December, 1796, d. 3rd May, 1813, (dvp),
• (10) Grace Douglas Grierson, b. 17th May, 1798, d. 6th May, 1886,
• (11) Judith Grierson, b. 2nd September, 1800, d. 27th April, 1813, (dvp),
• (12) Elizabeth Grierson, b. 27th November, 1801.

18th-19th century continued with the 6th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

The senior male of his sons, then became the 6th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall: (Chief) (Sir) Alexander Gilbert Grierson, born 1777, Dumfries, Scotland; died 14th March, 1840, 6th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, married (Lady) Elizabeth Dalziel in 1803, only dau. of the (Honorable) Richard Dalzell, of Glenae, eldest son of 5th Earl of Carnwath & had issue.

19th century continued with the 7th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

The senior male of his sons, then became the 7th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall: (Chief) (Sir) Richard Grierson, 7th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, born 1804; died May 5th, 1846, Mouswald, Dumfries, Scotland; married (Dame) Eleanor "Helen" BELL (she married 2ndly 8th October, 1850, Alexander Buchanan) & she died on October 2nd, 1854, so they were buried at Mouswald Parish church cemetery.

Eleanor "Helen" Bell & (Chief) (Sir) Richard Grierson, of Lag & Rockhall had a son, but he died in infancy, so the baronetcy then passed to Richard's younger brother, (Chief) (Sir) Alexander William Grierson, of Lag & Rockhall, born 7th August, 1806, Dalton, Dumfries, Scotland.

• [Dumfries Sheriff Court Deeds: SC15/58/31, dated 1850 - Post Nuptial Contract - between Alexander Buchanan & (Lady) Grierson. He is late of 79th Regiment of Foot, youngest son of Thomas Buchanan, of Powis & (Honorable) Catherine Abercromby or Buchanan, she is (Dame) Eleanor "Helen" Grierson, relict of (Sir) Richard Grierson, of Lag, & she is presently residing at Rockhall].

19th century continued with the 8th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

(Chief) (Sir) Alexander William Grierson, 8th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, was born 7th August, 1806, Dalton, Dumfries, Scotland; 78th Ross-shire Highlanders, married Anne DAY, August 12th, 1847, Westminster, Saint Clement Danes, London, England; she was the youngest daughter of Robert Day, of Hampshire [aka Hants], she died 3rd January, 1891 & he died on 27th December, 1879, "in his garden at Southsea, Hants, England" (The Times: London, Middlesex, England).

19th-20th century continued with the 9th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

The 9th baronet was the son of (Commander) William Charles Grierson, born 12th July, 1815; died 8th February, 1871, Thornhill, Bittern, near Southampton, England and (Commander) William Charles Grierson was the son of (Chief) (Sir) Alexander Gilbert Grierson, 6th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall. William Charles Grierson, Commander Royal Navy, married 3rd October, 1854, Emma Sophia Commerford, who died 7th January, 1900.

(Chief) (Sir) Alexander Davidson Grierson, 9th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, Justice of the Peace, Dumfries-shire, (Major) & ("Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel"), 3rd Battalion, Scottish Borderers, served South African War, was born 30th November, 1858, Dumfries-shire, Scotland; died 1st April, 1912, London, England; his marriage date was on 7th September, 1882 to (Lady) Fannie White, daughter of (Major) George White, of Westcombe Park, Blackheath. She died 1st February, 1941.

19th-20th century continued with the 10th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

The senior male of his sons then became the 10th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall: (Chief) (Sir) Robert Gilbert White Grierson, 10th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, (Major) 1/5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers, formerly (Lieutenant) Royal Scots, A.D.C. Personal Staff, served in World War I, born on September 27th, 1883, Morden, Surrey, England & he died on June 16th, 1957, Brighton, South East, England; having married to (Lady) Hilda STEWART, 2nd daughter of James Stewart, of Surbiton, marriage date of September 13th, 1911 & she died on May 17th, 1962.

20th century continued with the 11th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall

They had one son, Richard Douglas Grierson who then became the 11th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall. (Chief) (Sir) Richard Douglas Grierson, 11th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall, was born on June 25th, 1912, Brighton, East Sussex, England & died on May 5th, 1987, d.s.p. [he was unmarried, & died without children].

19th-20th century continued with the 12th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall & Chief

The 12th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall was the son of (Lieutenant-Colonel) Alexander George William Grierson, born 27th October, 1884, Croydon, Morden, Surrey, England; died 29th March, 1951, Dover, Kent, England, who was the younger son of (Chief) (Sir) Alexander Davidson Grierson, 9th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall.

(Chief) (Sir) Michael John Bewes Grierson, 12th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall - he was born on July 24th, 1921; he married (Lady) Valerie Anne WRIGHT on April 17th, 1971; daughter of Russell Wright of Gidea Park, Essex.

issue, one, viz.:

[1] Sarah Anne Grierson, born 13th September, 1973; married in 2001 to Richard Quentin Miller, of Beckenham, Kent, England.

issue one, viz.:

[A] Thomas McKinley Alexander Miller, born 6th November, 2002.

Note: (Sir) Michael leaves no male heir at his death, so then this barony, for the first time in many years will cross to another line of the family, and may even revert way back to an earlier line, as yet undiscovered. The most probably line at this time, may be William Grierson of Barquhar's younger brother, James Grierson of Larglanglie © 2007.

Lord Lyon's Office, dated 2006 ~ "With regard to the descent of the baronetcy, the 1st Baronet was created in 1685 with the remainder to his heirs male whatsoever & this would allow a baronet to come from a generation prior to that of the 1st Baronet. ~ The way in which it works is that one would work back from now through each generation to find the nearest heir male. On looking at the pedigree as it appears in the general reference works, it does seem that there have been relatively few males since the 1st Baronet and they have not left a large number of descendents and I suspect that it may well be that the next Baronet would come from an earlier generation."

Clan chief

The current chief of the Clan Grierson is (Sir) Michael John Bewes Grierson, of Lag, 12th Baronet of Lag & Rockhall. (Sir) Michael Grierson of Lag, Baronet, 40C Palace Road, Streatharn Hill, London, 5W2 2NJ England.

Clan profile

• Crest: A fetterlock Argent.
• Motto: Hoc securior (More secure by this).
• Standard: Azure, a St Andrew's Cross Argent in the hoist and of two tracts Or and Gules, upon which is depicted three times the Crest upon a chapeau Azure furred Ermine, along with the Motto ‘Hoc securior’ in letters Argent upon two transverse bands Azure
• Arms: Gules, on a fess Or between three fetterlocks Argent a mullet Azure.
• Supporters: (on a compartment embellished with bluebell flowers) Two cats rampant guardant Sable each charged on the shoulder of a fetterlock Argent.

The Saltire (or St Andrews Cross) is the national flag of Scotland. ...

See also

• Scottish clan
• Armigerous clan

Clan map of Scotland Scottish clans (from Old Gaelic clann, children), give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs officially registered with the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which... An armigerous clan or Family, is a Scottish clan the chief of which has matriculated arms with the Lyon Office. ...

References

External links

• http://www.scotclans.com/clans/Grierson/history.html
• http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/dtog/grierson2.htm
• http://www.myclan.com/clans/Grierson_44/
• The Baronets of Lag & Rockhall, at Grierson Origins by David Alan Grierson, 1960 (aka Lyon)
• The Baronets of Lag & Rockhall in thePeerage
• The Battle of Dryfe Sands
• Picture & family history of (Colonel) James Grierson, of Augusta, Georgia: from the collection of P. J. Hamilton-Grierson, of Pitlundie
• Picture & family history of Katherine (nee McBurnie) Grierson, from the collection of P. J. Hamilton-Grierson, of Pitlundie
• The Last Will & Testament of (Colonel) James Grierson, of Larbreck Estate, near Dumfries, Parish of Kirkpatrick-Irongrey, Scotland & Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A., as transcribed by Willabelle Schultz, Bremerton, WA
• A short history of, and more perfectly defined definition of Proscription
• The Massacre upon Kirkconnel Moor -- 1685
• Robert Grierson & his family, by Willabelle Schultz
• History of Roger Grierson, died August, 1593 & married Helen Douglas