GARTSHORE, Alexander of that Ilk 1 2 3
Other names for Alexander were GARSHOIR, Alexander 4 and GARTSHORE, Alexander of Gartshore.5 General Notes: "Testament of Alexander GARTSHORE: Alexander GARTSHORE of that Ilk, 26 August 1749; "Testament... and inventory umquhile Alexander GARTSHORE, (who deceased May 1749)... faithfully made and given up by Ann HOUSTON, relict of the said defunct, and Executor Nominate by him... I Alexander GARTSHORE of that Ilk, considering my real estate is under entail... leave and bequeath my moveable goods and gear; plenishing, corns, cows etc... to.. my well beloved spouse.. and nominate her my sole executor.. hereby debarring my nearest in kin and all others. Unfortunately, the next of kin are not mentioned. There is reference to a marriage contract dated 11 JUL 1718; presumably Alexander GARTSHORE married Ann HOUSTON at about that date." Alexander married UNKNOWN before March 1692. (UNKNOWN was born about 1670.) Marriage Notes: "Janet Hamilton, daughter of William and Mary Hamilton, married Alexander Gartshore of Gartshore." 5 Alexander next married Anne HOUSTON on 10 July 1718 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 (Anne HOUSTON was born about 1670.) Marriage Notes: Old Parish Registers |