James Hamilton of Allanshaw

JAMES HAMILTON OF ALLANSHAW

James Hamiltone in Allanschaw (1653) James Hamiltoun (1660) James Hamiltone of Allanshaw (1666) Umqll James Hamiltone in Allanshaw (1666)

The Question of Identity

James Hamilton of Allanshaw, here treated, is the son of James Hamilton in Allanshaw. [NRS: RS42/I/11] The name of his mother has not been satisfactorily identified.

Death

James Hamilton of Allanshaw, here treated, died intestate in February 1666. [NRS: CC10/5/7]

Marriage

James Hamilton of Allanshaw, here treated, married Bessie Strang, daughter of Robert Strang of Meikle Earnock [NRS: RS42/I/11] The marriage was booked on 29 December 1660, at Hamilton in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The booking reads as follows: "29 Decr. 1660. James Hamiltoun [ and ] Bessie Strang both in this parosh." [National Records of Scotland, Hamilton Marriages, reference OPR.647/1] Image of Marriage Record

Children

1. John Hamilton of Allanshaw

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]

His Testament Dative and Inventory

James Hamilton of Allanshaw died intestate in February 1666. Bessie Strang, his widow, who was recognised as his executrix dative by the Commissary Court of Hamilton and Campsie, gave up his testament dative and inventory on 5 September 1666. Financial provision was made for children, as was required by law, but the names of surviving children are not recorded. John Struthers, maltman burgess of Hamilton, acted himself as cautioner for Bessie Strang and confirmation was granted to her on 9 October 1667. [National Records of Scotland, Hamilton and Campsie Commissary Court, The Testament Dative of James Hamiltone of Allanshaw, parish of Hamilton, reference CC10/5/7]

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His Father's 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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