Person:James Naesmyth (1)

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Name[1] Sir James Naesmyth
Gender Male
Other[1] 1609 heir to Thomas Naesmyth
Marriage 1610 daughter of William Brunet of Barns
to Agnes Burnet
Other[1] 1611 heir to Michael Naesmyth
Property[1] 1617 Posso, Peebleshire, Scotlandpurchased half interest in Posso
Other[1] 1627 member of Scottish Parliament
Other[1] Sheriff of County Peebles
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Text, in Davis, Nell. Nathaniel DeHass McClure and Emeline Oglevee, ancestors and descendants: prepared for McClure reunion to be held at Bellingrath Hall, Central Presbyterian Church, Mobile, Alabama, August 18, 1984, 9:00 A.M. (Laurel, Mississippi: N. Davis, 1984)
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    Sir James Nasmyth was a member of Scottish Parliament in 1627, was Sheriff of County Peebles, heir to Thomas in 1609, and heir to Michael in 1611. Purchased 1/2 interest in Passo in 1617. Married Agnes Burnet, daughter of William Brunet of Barns, in 1610. William was son of John and grandson of Robertus Burnetville. John was chaplain in 1400 at Holyrood altar in Kirk of St. Gregory. Married Margaret Inglis.