GRANT, Patrick of Wester Elchies (second Grants), Lieutenant Colonel ^{1 2}

   Another name for Patrick was GRANT, Patrik.⁴

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Patrick married Janet FORBES, daughter of Sir Robert FORBES of Newton and Margaret LINDSAY 'of Meanie and Williamston'.¹ (Janet FORBES was born about 1658 and died after January 1693 ¹.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Patrick Grant of Wester Elchies. Younger son of James Grant, seventh Laird of Freuchie, who, before his death, provided that his son's maintenance during his minority should be obtained from the rents of certain lands. In 1675, Ludovick Grant of Freuchie, the elder son and successor of James, calls Patrick Grant of Elchies his brother-german. He held the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Laird of Grant's regiment. He married Janet, daughter of Forbes of Newton, who survived him. He died in January 1693, leaving one son and three daughters, all in their minority."

from Chiefs of Grant ^{1 3}