Sir William Weir of Stanebyres

SIR WILLIAM WEIR OF STANEBYRES

One of the Commissioners of War for Lanarkshire in 1647

Fake Genealogy

According to the 1846 edition of Burke's Landed Gentry, Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, here treated, was the great-grandson of James Weir of Blackwood. Landed Gentry: 1475 This wrong. He was in fact the great-grandson of William Weir of Stanebyres.

The Question of identity

Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, here treated, is the son of George Weir of Stanebyres. He was served heir to his deceased father on 30 June 1630. Inquisitionum

Death

A date and place of death has not been identified for Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, here treated. However, his son James was served as heir to his deceased father on 11 January 1672, and it seems clear that Sir William died before thus date. Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum, etc., number 5845

Marriage

Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, here treated married, a sister of John Hamilton, Lord Bargany. The Scots Peerage II: p. 27 He is identified as the brother-in-law of John Hamilton, Lord Bargany in a bond dated 9 June 1640. NRS., GD109/1529

Children

1. Major James Weir of Stanebyres
2. George Weir of Stanebyres
3. Katharine Fergusson

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

                   1

30 June 1630: Willielmus Weir de Stainbyris haeres Georgii Weir de Stainbyris, patris. xi. 50. Inquisitionum Generalium, Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum Retornatarum, Abbreviatio; Ratione Temporis Ordine Disposita. Inquisitiones Generales number 1729

                   2

29 January 1634: Extract bond by Sir John Hamiltoun of Barganie, kt., and Sir John Hamiltoun of Carrin, his eldest son and apparent heir, to William Weir of Staniebuyris for 2,500 merks. Reg. B. of C. and S., 27 March, 1639 National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/1483

                   3

1637: Tack by Sir James Drummond of Machannie, kt., and William Weir of Stanebyres to Robert Murehead in Beircroftis, of part of land of Beircroftis called the Tenaiker and Howatflatt with 5 riggs in the Medowland, with teinds, in parish of Falkirk, sheriffdom of Sterling, for 5 years. 3 February 10 February 12 June 1637 National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/3000

                   4

9 June 1640: Bond by John, lord Bargany, to Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, kt., his brother-in-law for 3,000 merks Scots National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/1529

                   5

19 July 1642: William Weir of Stanebyers witnessed a contract of marriage between the Reverend Mr. Richard Broun, minister of the Gospel at Tindrum, and Margaret Hamilton, his spouse. Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, 1638-43, pp. 304-05

                   6

1649: Commission by John, lord of Barganie, in favour of Archibald, earl of Angus, James, lord Mordingtoun, John, lord Beilheaven, Jean, lady Barganie, Sir William Carmichell of that ilk, Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, Sir Robert Drumond of Midop, James Drummonde, fiar of Machanie, Thomas Haye of Parke, John Whytfurde of Bellaghe, John Hammiltoun of Bangoure, chamberlain of Kinneill, Mr. John Hammiltoun of Rothe, or any three of them, said Jean being always one, to manage said lord Barganie's estate while he is furth of the country. Dated at The Hague in Holland National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/124

                   7

4 September 1651: Commission by John, lord Bargany, in favour of dame Jean Douglas, his spouse, Archibald, earl of Angus, John, lord Beelhaven, Sir James Drummond of Machanie, Sir William Weir of Stanebyres, Thomas Hay of Park, James Cleeland of that ilk, John Whytford of Balloch, capt., Robert Menzies of Chesthil, as in GD109/124. Dated at "a board the ship callitt The Discoverie National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/125

                    8

1653: Bond by Sir William Weir of Stainbyres, Sir James Drummond of Machanie, Thomas Hay of Park and Adam Whytford of Bardrokwood to Hew Craufurd of Cloberhill, for 13,000 merks scots. [Cancelled]; with note anent discharge, 1662, June 6 National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/167

                    9

23 March 1658: Nominations by John, lord Bargany, of John, master of Bargeny, as his executor and of William, earl of Selkirk, John Kennedy of Colzeane, Sir James Drummond of Machanie, Sir William Weir of Stainbyires, Thomas Hay of Park, David Kennedy of Knockda, Jean Dowglas, spouse of said lord, and James Hammilton in Lanerk, or any three of them as tutors to his children National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/2554

                   10

8 July 1658: Translation by Mr. Alexander Hamilton, minister at Dalmeanie, son of John Hamilton, elder of Bangour, to said John, of Nominations by John, lord Bargany, of John, master of Bargeny, as his executor and of William, earl of Selkirk, John Kennedy of Colzeane, Sir James Drummond of Machanie, Sir William Weir of Stainbyires, Thomas Hay of Park, David Kennedy of Knockda, Jean Dowglas, spouse of said lord, and James Hammilton in Lanerk, or any three of them as tutors to his childrenbond, 4 August, 1649, by Sir William Weir of Stanebyaris, kt., and James Drumond, younger, fiar of Machanie, to Gilbert Hamilton, indweller in Kinneill, for £1,397 6s. 8d. scots National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/1606

                   11

9 December 1658: Discharge by John Hamiltone, elder of Bangour, and Mr. Alexander Hamiltone, minister at Dalmenie, to Sir William Weir of Stanbyers, kt., and Sir James Drummond of Machanie, of [blank] as annualrent due on bond for 2,500 merks, 2 and 4 August, 1649 National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference GD109/1610

                  12

20 December 1661: Assignation by Sir William Weir of Stainbyris, kt., to John, lord Bargany, of contract, 30 November, 1652, between deceased John, lord Bargany, and deceased Adam Quhytfuird, his chamberlain, whereby said Adam undertook payment of 2 bonds for 3,500 and 3,000 merks scots respectively, (undated) by said deceased John to said Sir William, by giving him wadset, (lands unspecified) National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, GD109/174

                  13

30 January 1662: Discharge by Sir William Weir of Stanebyris, kt., to John, lord Bargany, of 7 years bygone annualrent due on 2 bonds [undated] for 6,000 merks scots, by deceased John, lord Bargany, his father National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, GD109/1625

                  14

22 October 1662: Discharge by Sir William Weir of Stainbyris, kt., to John, lord Bargany, of annualrent of principal sum of 6,500 merks scots due on several bonds by deceased John, lord Bargany National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, GD109/1638

                  15

13 August 1663: Extract discharge by Sir William Weir of Stanebyers, kt., to John, lord Barganie, of bond for 3,500 merks scots as principal. Registered B. of C. and S., 15 August, 1663 National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, GD109/1652

                  16

11 January 1672: Jacobus Weir, haeres Domini Willelmi Weir de Stainebyres, patris. xxx. 265. Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum, etc., number 5845

                  17

8 January 1677: The Eik or Additional Testament of Sir William Weir of Stanebyres was given up by James Weir, his eldest surviving son at this time, and confirmation was granted to him on 8 January 1677. [National Records of Scotland, Lanark Commissary Court, Eik to the Testament of Sir William Weir of Stainbyres, reference CC14/5/9]

Genealogy

A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland. By John Burke, Esq., Author of "The Peerage and Baronetage," etc., and John Bernard Burke, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law. Vol. II. - M to Z (Henry Colburn, London, MDCCCXLVI.), 1673 pp. For Vere of Craigiehall and Blackwood see pp. 1475-1477