BISSET, Robert 12th of Lessendrum ^{2 3}

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  General Notes:

"He (Robert Bisset) was a staunch adherent of the Church of Rome, and suffered great persecution at the hands of the Covenanting Presbytery of Turriff. In the books of the Presbytery of Turriff it is recorded that he was excommunicated for refusing to attend the kirk and to sign the Solemn League and Covenant.

'On 18 June, 1629, the Privy Council issued a charge against Robert Bisset of Lessendrum, and others representing, that notwithstanding all that had been recently done, they continue obstinate against the kirk and the law, going about as if nothing were amiss, and enjoying possession of their goods and gear, which properly belongs to His Majesty in escheat ; seeing by the latter circumstance that they are strengthened and fostered in their Popish courses, the council ordained that officers at arms pass and pursue the rebels, enter their houses, and remove them furth thereof.' "

from The Thanage of Fermatyn ²

Robert married 2nd Daughter GORDON, daughter of George GORDON 3rd of Coclarachie and Bessie DUNCAN.¹ (2nd Daughter GORDON was born about 1594.)

  Marriage Notes:

"6. Daughter (of George Gordon III of Coclarachie), who married Mr. Robert Bisset of Lessendrum, and had issue."

from Coclarachie ¹