MENZIES, Gilbert of Pitfodels, 'William of the Cup' ¹

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Gilbert married Margaret IRVINE, daughter of Sir Alexander IRVINE 8th of Drum and Elizabeth KEITH.¹ (Margaret IRVINE was born about 1569.)

  Marriage Notes:

"He (Gilbert Menzies, died 1588) was succeeded by his son George, before mentioned; who in turn was succeeded by his son Gilbert, commonly called William of the Cup. This laird bought the lands of Gilcomston, in 1597, from Sir John Gordon for 7000 merks Scots. He married Margaret Irvine, daughter of the laird of Drum, by whom he had issue."

from Electric Scotland

Note: Temple in Thanage of Fermartyn lists Margaret and her husband, but she is listed as the daughter of Alexander Irving and Lady Mary Gordon. This is not consistent with the dates. ^{1 2}