MAXWELL, William 3rd Baronet of Calderwood, Sir ¹

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  General Notes:

Sir William Maxwell succeeded his cousin, Sir William Maxwell 2nd Baronet of Calderwood, in 1703. (Memoirs of the Maxwells) ¹

William married Christian STEWART 'of Torrance' before 27th April 1717 (post-nuptial contract).¹ (Christian STEWART 'of Torrance' was born about 1695.)

  Marriage Notes:

"He (William Maxwell) married Christian, youngest daughter of Alexander Stuart of Torrance, before 27th April 1717, the date of their postnuptial contract of marriage. Sir William Maxwell became bound to infeft Lady Maxwell in liferent in the lands of Over Abingdon, Glentewen, Allerton, and others ; and disponed to her the furnishings of his house, and silver plate, in the event of himself and the children predeceasing her. The tocher of Lady Maxwell was 8000 merks Scots."

from Memoirs of the Maxwells ¹