Descendants of (Sir) Wm. Grierson, of Lag, b. 1567
I would appreciate it if anyone could comment on the particular: James Grierson, of Capenoch branch, that all the GREERS originate from, once they left for Ireland.All information is appreciated, especially if it is detailed and sourced:
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, & 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). The Clan Grierson were first recorded to have settled on the lands of Lag (aka "in the land betwixt the watteris") in c1408. They "seem to have sprung up suddenly" (Lt.-Col. J.R.H. Greeves: The Family of Grierson of Lag, in intro. of (Sir) P. J. Hamilton-Grierson's Charters of Lag, 1913)
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.
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).
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 1472, and 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.
Roger Grierson, died in August, 1593 & is believed to have married Helen Douglas, of Drumlanrig; there were two children presently known from that union:
(1) (Chief) (Sir) William Grierson, born c1567; died January 29th, 1629 &
(2) Grisel Grierson, born c1585.
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).
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.]
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.
James Grierson, of Dalgoner & Helen Morison 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. James Grierson & Sophia Mary Anne Grierson had issue known, one, viz.:
...(A) 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.
(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.
(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.
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.:
(A) 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.:
(A) 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 one, 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.
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), 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."
(2) Thomas Grierson, (born August 13th, 1743-died October 30th, 1777, about 7 o'clock am 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.:
(A) "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."
(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), &
(5) Anne (nee Grierson) Hopkins, died in North America, testate in 1796.
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 Augusta, 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 six, 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.
Estate of 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, and is written extensively by many, but the original manuscripts of (Colonel) Benjamin Hawkins, (Indian Agent) give the best accounts of his intelligence & character.
Robert Grierson, 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, (A) Samuel Hawkins, & 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 (A) John & (B) Annie. 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,
(5) Eliza, aka Lizzie or Luzzey Grierson: 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. She & McIntosh had two children, i.e., Jane McIntosh, & 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" (Watta) 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, 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.
(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."
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