Robert Swinton of that Ilk is the son of John Swinton and Katherine Lauder.2 A contract for the marriage of Robert Swinton of that Ilk and Catherine Hay was signed on 15 February 1587/88.2 He married Jean Hepburn, daughter of Sir Patrick Hepburn of Whitecastle and Margaret Cockburn, in 1597.2 He died in 1628, having by her had:.2
He was first rep Member of Parliament (M.P.) Berwicks , Sheriff 1620 in 1612.2
Children of Robert Swinton of that Ilk and Catherine Hay
Katharine Swinton+2
John Swinton+2 d. 1633
Children of Robert Swinton of that Ilk and Jean Hepburn
Helen Swinton+2
Alexander Swinton2
Robert Swinton2