John Schaw of Alva and Knockhill

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John Schaw of Alva, who, with his father, had an appointment from the King for the custody of Stirling Castle on 20 January, 1489. He held the office of Sheriff of Clackmannan which he resigned in favour of Sir William Menteith of Kerse who had a charter of confirmation on 25 September, 1489.

From Northern Notes & Queries, Volumes 1-4 page 9 GoogleBooks

Andrew Schaw of Knockhill, the father of Margaret Schaw or Younger, was grandson of John Schaw of Alva and Knockhill, second son of Sir James Schaw of Sauchie (alive 1483), who was grandson of Sir James Schaw of Greenock, who married Mary, second daughter and co-heiress of Islay de Annand of Sauchie, who was the lineal descendant of Islay de Annand (alive 1296). See ‘General Notes anent some Ancient Scottish Families, by David Marshall, F.S.A.Scot., privately printed.

References

• “Genealogical notes anent some ancient Scottish families, with index.” By David Marshall. “Schaw of Sauchie.” Pedigree, Page 119. Archive.Org Page 104. Archive.Org Page 108 Archive.Org Margaret Shaw might have been aunt to Alexander Shaw of Sauchy.
• Stirnet: Shaw 01
• “Abstract of Protocol Book of the Burgh of Stirling.” The Scottish Antiquary, or, Northern Notes and Queries, vol. 10, no. 38, 1895, pp. 55–64. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/25516826. Accessed 17 Aug. 2020.
• “ Murray, John (d.1510)“ Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 39. by Thomas Finlayson Henderson. “ By his wife Janet Forrester (Exchequer Rolls, x.732, 757), widow of Schaw of Knockhill (ib. p. 727), he [John Murray] had, besides other children, four sons; ....
• ” Logie; A Parish History.” by Fergusson, Robert Menzies. Publication date 1905. Page 89. Archive.Org chart Page 180. Archive.Org In 1492, Fossoquhy is let to Janet Forrester and John Murray, her spouse, for j?10, and as much of grassum with the usual services.1 In 1494, Fossoquhy (iTO) is let to John Murray of Hangandschaw, and Janet Forester, his spouse.2 The above John Murray of Falahill and Philiphaugh, is reputed to have been the original of the "Outlaw Murray" of the ballad. His wife, Janet Forrester, was the widow of John Schaw of Knockhill, son of Sir James Schaw of Sauchie.3 In 1499, Fossoquhy is let to John Murray of Fallowhill, and Janet, his spouse.4 In 1510, Fossoquhy is now set in feuferme to George Schaw for i?18, and 18s. for entry.5 Page n112

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