Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameAlexander Bothwell76
Birth19 Jun 1608, Cannongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, SCT2197
Christening19 Jun 1608, Cannongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, SCT Age: <1
Deathbet 12 April and 26 May 1687 Age: 78
FatherAdame (Adam) Bothwell (1556-1634)
MotherJanet Hart (~1560-1616)
Marriageaft 29 Sep 1639, Tullois, Lanark, SCT
Marr MemoIGI has marriage in Orkney
Children
Birthabt 1638, Quhelpsyde, Midlothian, SCT
DeathAug 1727, Glencorse, Midlothian, SCT Age: 89
Burial2 Sep 1727, Glencorse, Midlothian, SCT
Birthabt 1639, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, SCT
SpouseMargaret Johnston (~1643-)
Marriage23 Oct 1664, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, SCT2198
Birthabt 1643
Birthabt 1644
Birthabt 1648
SpouseGeorge Purves
Marriage29 Apr 1676, Glencorse, Midlothian, SCT2198
Notes for Alexander Bothwell
Had sasine of lands of Newholme 5 Feb. 1628
Notes for Mary Stewart
Had sasine with Alexander as his future wife 29 Sept. 1639.
Notes for Alexander (Child 1)
Laid claim to the titles and privlidges of John, Lord Holyroodhouse, on 4 Feb., 1704, based on descent from Sir Richard Bothwell, Provost of Edinburgh, 2nd son of Sir Francis Bothwell, whose son, William, was the father of Adam Bothwell of Quhelpsyde.
The claim was not allowed on grounds the pedigree was incorrect.
Alexander’s son, Henry, subsequently claimed and assumed the title, though the claim was never acted upon. “Henry Bothwell of Glencorse, who was served heir to John Lord Holyroodhouse, 8th February 1734, and presented to the king a petition claiming the title. This petition was by his majesty's commands laid before the House of Lords, 20th March 1734, but no determination was ever come to respecting it. He nevertheless assumed the title, and died in Canongate, Edinburgh, 10th February 1755.”
The claim was not allowed on grounds the pedigree was incorrect.
Alexander’s son, Henry, subsequently claimed and assumed the title, though the claim was never acted upon. “Henry Bothwell of Glencorse, who was served heir to John Lord Holyroodhouse, 8th February 1734, and presented to the king a petition claiming the title. This petition was by his majesty's commands laid before the House of Lords, 20th March 1734, but no determination was ever come to respecting it. He nevertheless assumed the title, and died in Canongate, Edinburgh, 10th February 1755.”
Notes for Alexander & Janet (Family)
Date of contract
Notes for Margaret (Child 3)
She was Preston’s second wife and survived him.
Notes for John (Child 4)
Died unmarried.