GRANT, John 6th of Ballindalloch
User ID: Q223 John married Margaret LESLIE, daughter of Sir John LESLIE of Newton, Lord of Session and Elizabeth GRAY, 17 September 1649 (contract). (Margaret LESLIE was born about 1625.) Marriage Notes: "VI - John Grant of Ballindalloch: In 1649 he received from his father the lands of Ballindalloch, and was infeft in them in 1663. In 1655 he is styled 'Fiar' of Ballindalloch, and in 1679 'Younger.' In 1670 he obtained from Murdoch, Bishop of Moray, a charter of the lands of Tulchan, etc. In 1680 he transferred to his eldest son John all his estates and liabilities. He married (contract dated 17th September 1649) Margaret, daughter of Sir John Leslie of Newton, who survived him. He died before 1690, and left issue. The names of his children, with several exceptions, are given in the settlement of 1680 as heirs of provision." |