James Hamilton in Allanshaw

JAMES HAMILTON IN ALLANSHAW

The ancestry of James Hamilton in Allanshaw, here treated, has not been satisfactorily established. It is supposed that he may have been a descendant of Robert Hamilton of Allanshaw but proof of relationship has not been found.

Death

James Hamilton in Allanshaw, here treated, died intestate in April 1653. [NRS: CC9/7/31]

Children

1. James Hamilton of Allanshaw

His Testament Dative and Inventory

James Hamilton in Allanshaw died intestate in April 1653. His testament dative and Inventory was given up by his widow, Jonet Rae, on 17 November 1653, who was recognised as his only executor dative by the Glasgow Commissary Court. Financial provision was made for children, as was required by law, but the name or names of the beneficiaries are not recorded. James Hamilton of Allanshaw acted himself as cautioner for Jonet Rae and confirmation was granted to her on 21 November 1653. [National Records of Scotland, Glasgow Commissary Court, The Testament Dative of James Hamiltone in Allanschaw, parish of Hamilton, reference CC9/7/31]

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Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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14 December 1660 x 13 March 1663: James Hamilton in Allanshaw. Jonet Rae, spouse of James Hamilton in Allanshaw. James Hamilton of Allanshaw son of James Hamilton therein. Bessie Strang, daughter of Robert Strang in Meikle Earnock, and spouse of James Hamilton, son of James Hamilton in Allanshaw. [Particular Register of Sasines for the Sheriffdom of Lanark, reference RS42/1/11]

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2 June 1685 x 3 August 1688: James Hamilton in Allanshaw. Jonet Rae, spouse of James Hamilton in Allanshaw. James Hamilton of Allanshaw, son of James Hamilton therein. [Particular Register of Sasines for the Sheriffdom of Lanark, reference RS42/VIII/167]