LYON, John younger, of Muiresk ¹

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  General Notes:

"15th Aprill, 1668. Saising Johne Lyone of Muiresk off all and haill the toune and lands of Beldornie, maner place yroff, the toune and lands of Belcherie, Lynbaines, mylne and mylne lands yroff, the toune and lands off Corithstoune, ower and neither Gowles, Litle Leatoch, Achnastank, Achlochies, Achbrek, Lagan, mylne of Lagan and uthers vith the pertinents."

from Records of the County of Banff




"The lands mentioned in this Retour include the lands in Glenrinnes... as well as those near Beldorney Castle, on Deveron side. It is evident that John Lyon, Junior, succeeded to both Craigfintray and Beldorney - probably wadset rights - in 1667. He, too, seems to have become embarrassed in money matters, as I have further learned from the Rev. C. Bruce that there was a decree of apprising at the instance of Capt. William Barclay of Achreddie agsinst John Lyon of Muresk, in respect of the lands of Beldorney and others in 1669-1670; and that, on the escheat of John Lyon of Craigston, the lands of Beldorney, &c, came into possession of George 3rd Lord Banff in 1679; how long the last named held them I have no information, but it may be presumed that he did so until Alexander Gordon of Tirriesoul bought up the bonds and burdens affecting them, and redeemed the estate in 1700."

from Gordons of Beldorney ^{3 4}

John married Margaret OGILVY, daughter of Sir George OGILVY Lord Banff, Provost of Banff and Janet SUTHERLAND, 25 June 1635(contract).^{1 2} (Margaret OGILVY was born about 1618.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Margaret, married to John Lyon of Muiresk, representative of Culmalegy, cadet of Glamis ..." (page 18. line 14)

from Scots Peerage (vol 2)




"VOL. II. BANFF

p. 18, 1. 14, after ' married,' insert contract 25 June 1635 (Forglen Writs)"

from Scots Peerage (vol 9 Addenda et Corrigenda) ^{1 2}