ABERCROMBY, John of Glasshaugh, Advocate 1
Another name for John was ABERCROMBIE, John of Farskane, Mr.2 User ID: H190. General Notes: John Abercromby purchased the Glasshaugh estate from the Gordons in the mid to late 17th century. John married Katherine GORDON, daughter of Sir James GORDON Fiar of Lesmoir and Helan URQUHART.1 (Katherine GORDON was born about 1620.) Marriage Notes: "(3) Katherine ; married John Abercrombie, advocate. On September 26, 1633, her brother, James, granted her and her sister, Anna, £10,000 (Scots ?), payable on their attaining the age of 16. On August 17, 1644, she raised an action against her nephew, the second baronet, and got her £5000 (Abd. Sheriff Court Records)." |