01.09Lockharts of Barr
by Isabelle S. Lockhart
Assembling a family tree for the Lockharts of Barr has been quite a challenge. Information from research contributed by Patricia Terpstra and by Stuart Clarkson, really gave structure to this family, and is very much appreciated. Any additional information is always welcomed. From the information we presently have, it is very difficult to determine the line of progenitors that lead to the first to be designated “of Bar”–Andrew Lockhart–but I offer the rough sketch below. Please see “First Lockharts of Record” for more detailed information about these people. Much of the spelling is as it was in the original documents, and I have included, in some places, the variant forms of the name “Lockhart” as found in those records.
Mid 14th Century
- FIRST LOCKHARTS of RECORD
- (1G) Sir Symon(1) (b.abt.1143-d.abt.1210)–
- (2G) Malcolm(1) (b.abt.1189)–
- (3G) William, Progenitor of Lockharts of Bar (b.abt.1238)–
- (4G) Malcolm(2) of Bar (b.abt.1265) [supposedly childless; therefore, unknown link]–
- (5G) Unknown link to Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1287)–
- (6G) Unknown link to Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1317)–
- LOCKHARTS of BAR
(1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369), Kyll/ Ayrshire, Scotland,
* Unknown parents.
* A Lockhart contemporary, Sir Alexander Lockhart (3rd of Lee 1371) (b.abt.1350-d.abt.1444), who granted a charter, dated 8 Jan 1440, named the succession of his inheritors in entail (exclusively male) of his whole estate of Lee, Cartland, etc. lying in Lanarkshire. Andrew’s son and two grandsons were named in this charter.
1st to his son Alan and the heirs male of his body, which failing,
2nd to John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and heirs male of his body, which failing,
3rd to David Lockhart, son and heir to Robert, and heirs male of his body, which failing,
4th to Symon Lockhart, son and heir to Thomas, etc. [Douglas’ Baronage]
* Between 1390-1400, Andrew received a royal charter for lands of Bar, Gallartlands, Makiswodeis (Maxwodes), and Newton in the barony of Walter’s Kyle, from Robert III (reign:1390-1400]. [HCA/ii.66]
* Children and grandchildren of Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369):
+ 1. John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar.
+ 2. Roger/ Robert? Lockhart.
+ 2.1. David Lockhart. [DB]
+ 3. Thomas Lockhart.
+ 3.1. Symon Lockhart. [DB]
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Late 14th Century
- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
(2G-Bar) 1. John [John-1] Locarde/ Lokkart/ Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1396-d.abt.1440),
* Son of Andrew Lockhart of Bar.
* Lockhart contemporary: Sir Alan Lockhart (4th of Lee 1445).
+ m. Margaret/ Mariota de KERKETIL. [RMS/ii.258]
* 1417–’John Locarde de le Bar’, one of the jury in a dispute between the burgh of Irvine and Francis of Stane, respecting the right to a piece of muir ground. [HCA, ii.66]
* On 8 Jan 1440/41 (royal confirmation charter issued 14 Jan 1440/41), John Lokkart de le Barr gave a charter to Robert Lokkart his son for the lands of Barr, Newtoun, Achinbert, Maxwoddis, Gallartlandis, Colehuche in the barony of Kyle-Senescalli [Kyle-Stewart], in the sheriffdom of Ayr. [RMS, ii.258]
* Children of John Lockhart of Bar and Margaret/ Mariota de Kerketil:
+ 1.1. Robert Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485).
+ 1.2. Margaret Lockhart (b.abt.1420), m. Sir Alan Lockhart (4th of Lee 1445). [DB]
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(2G-Bar) 2. Roger/ Robert Lockhart (b.abt.1398),
* Son of Andrew Lockhart of Bar.
* Roger, brother germane of John Lokkart de le Barr. [RMS/ii.258]
* Children of Roger/ Robert?:
+ 2.1. David Lockhart [RMS/ii.258], (b.abt.1440),
* David, son of Robert Lockhart was named in 1440 charter of Alexander Lockhart of Lee. [DB]
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(2G-Bar) 3. Thomas Lockhart (b.abt.1400),
* Son of Andrew Lockhart of Bar.
* Thomas, brother germane of John Lokkart de le Barr. [RMS/ii.258]
* Children of Thomas:
+ 3.1. Symon Lockhart [RMS/ii.258] (b.abt.1430),
* Symon, son of Thomas Lockhart, was named in 1440 charter of Alexander Lockhart of Lee. [DB]
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Early 15th Century
- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
(3G-Bar) 1. Robert Lockhart/ Lokart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485),
* Son of John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar [RMS/ii.258] and Mariota de Kerketil.
* On 8 Jan 1440/41 (royal confirmation charter issued 14 Jan 1440/41), Robert received from his father a charter for the lands of Barr, Newton, Achinbert, Maxwodes, Gallartlands, Colehuche in the barony of Kyle-Stewart, in the sheriffdom of Ayr. [RMS/ii.258]
* 1485–Robert died about 1485. [RMS/ii.2919]
* The lands of Bar came to be in the crown’s hands at the death of (9G) Robert Lokart. [RMS/ii.258]
* Children of Robert Lockhart are unknown at this time, but he did have children, for John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar is in records as grandson of Robert Lockhart of Bar.
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(3G-Bar) 2. Margaret/ Mariota Lockhart (b.abt.1421),
* Daughter of John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil.
+ m. Sir Alan LOCKHART/ Lockheart of Lee (4th of Lee 1444/45) (b.abt.1417-d.abt.1470), son of Alexander Lockhart of Lee.
* Children of Margaret Lockhart and Sir Alan Lockhart of Lee:
+ 2.1. Mungo Lockhart (5th of Lee 1470). [DB]
+ 2.2. Sir James Lockhart (7th of Lee 1492). [DB]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) Thomas Lockhart (b.abt.1400)–
(3G-Bar) 1. Symon Lockhart (b.abt.1430),
* Son of Thomas. [DB]
* 1440–Symon was named in charter of Alexander Lockhart of Lee. [DB]
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Mid 15th Century
- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) Roger/ Robert Lockhart (b.abt.1398)–
(3G-Bar) 1. David Lockhart (b.abt.1440-d), in Ayrshire,
* Son of Roger/ Robert. [RMS/ii.258]
* 1440–David was named in charter of Alexander Lockhart of Lee. [DB]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
(4G-Bar) Unknown Lockhart (b.abt.1444),
* Son of Robert,
* Children of Unknown and Grandchildren of Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41:
+ 1. John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar. [RMS/ii#3092]
+ 2. Robert Lockhart.
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Information about the lands of Bar/ Barr.
Since the death of Robert Lockhart (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485), the lands of Bar had been in the crown’s hands for 20 years, until sold on 31 Jan 1505/06 to Robert Colvile for his good service—the king wishing John Lockhart and heirs to have regress to those lands whenever £2000 might be paid to the crown within 7 years. [RMS/ii#2919]
This must have been done soon, for on 20 Apr 1507 there was a royal grant to John Lokart, grandson and heir of Robert Lokart de Bar, and his heirs for the lands of Bar with the tower etc. which the king’s servant Robert Colvile, chancellor, personally resigned. [RMS/ii#3092]
“The tower” with “the lands of Bar” was probably referring to Barr Castle, a tower built in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland for the Lockharts of Bar/ Barr sometime during the 15th century. Robert Lokart/Lockhart 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485) must have had the tower built, then John Lokart/Lockhart [John-2] (b.abt.1465), grandson of Robert, received a royal grant “for the lands of Bar with the tower” on 20 Apr 1507. The tower must have remained with the Lockharts of Bar/ Barr until 1670, when Barr Castle was purchased by the Campbells of Cessnock.
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
(5G-Bar) 1. John [John-2] Lockhart/ Lokart/ Lokkart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528),
* Grandson of Robert Lokart [RMS/ii.3092].
+ 1m. abt. 1489, Margaret STEWART. [PBGR.NP.1512-32.p231]
+ 2m. Jonet MURE, daughter of John Mure (d.1513) of Rowallan and Margaret Boyd. [A,PBGR], [HCA,ii.66]
* On 20 Apr 1507, there was a royal grant to John Lokart, grandson and heir of Robert Lokart de Bar, and his heirs for the lands of Bar with the tower etc. [RMS/ii#3092]
* On 12 Dec 1516, there was a royal confirmation charter issued to John Lokkart de Bar and Margaret Stewart his wife for the 4 merk lands of Auchinbert which John personally resigned to be held by them both in conjunct fee. [RMS/iii.120]
* 1522–On 12 May 1522 (later confirmed by a crown precept and confirmation charter, both dated 4 May 1575), a charter was drawn up in his favor, John Lokkart de Bar and Margaret Stewart his wife, for the £5 lands of Lenfene in the parish of Galston in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart, in the sheriffdom of Ayr, to be held in conjunct fee from the Crown. [John-2] was deceased by the time of the precept and confirmation charter in 1575; however, the confirmation served his son, being John [John-3] Lokkart “now of Bar.” [RSS.RPS/vii.174], [RMS/iv.2415]
* 1528–John died about 1528. [ROS#874] His death was due to wounds suffered in an attack of “cruel slaughter” on his person by John Schaw of Sornbeg.
* 1528–His will, “Done at the place of Bar, 8 July 1528,” names children of John Lokart of Bar. Among items listed in the possession of John Lokart, elder, of Bar were 30 young oxen in Galston. [A,PBGR]
Barr Castle, Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland
* In 8 July 1528 will of John Lokart of Bar, Robert Lokart was named “for his natural portion.” [A,PBGR] Since John [John-2] had no children by this name, Robert is perceived to be John’s brother.
* Children of John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6, and Margaret Stewart:
+ 1.1. John [John-3] Lockhart of Bar
+ 1.2. Andrew
+ 1.3. Hugh
+ 1.4. James
+ 1.5. Eufamia
+ 1.6. Katrine
+ 1.7. Jonet
+ 1.8. William
+ 1.9. Margaret
+ 1.10. Alexander
* Children of John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6, and Jonet Mure:
+ 1.11. George Lockhart of Bar
+ 1.12. John [John-4] Lockhart of Bar.
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(5G-Bar) 2. Robert Lockhart [APBGR], brother of [John-2],
* Father unknown, Grandson of Robert Lokart.
* In 8 July 1528 will of John [John-2] Lokart of Bar, Robert Lokart was named “for his natural portion.” [A,PBGR] Since John [John-2] had no children by this name, Robert is perceived to be John’s brother.
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Late 15th Century
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Information about the following George Lockhart had previously been assigned to George, son of John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Jonet Mure of Rowallan, but that was wrong–the George (b.1485) date obviously doesn’t correspond to the birth order of George, son of [John-2] Lockhart. [Isabelle Lockhart]
- (Unknown link to family)
George LOCKHART/ Lockert/ Lokert (b.1485-d.1547),
* Father unknown.
* Philosopher, Theologian, Logician, and Educator. [B]
* Held academic posts in France (University of Paris) and Scotland. [B]
* 1521–John Major, in his “History of Great Britain” gave a list of the works of George Lockert of Ayrshire, a pupil of his and author of several works on logic. [A History of Great Britain as well as England and Scotland” compiled from the Antient Authorities by John Major, 1521, ed. Archibald Constable 1892, Sc. Hist. Soc.], [SML, 7C, 1976]
* 1522–Elected rector of St. Andrews, a position he held for three years. [B]
* 1525–Returned to Paris. [B]
* Provost of Crichton. [B]
* Dean of Glasgow University until his death in 1547. [B]
* 1547–George died. [B]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
(6G-Bar) 1. John [John-3] Lockhart/ Lockart/ Lokert of Bar (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575),
* Son of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
+ John [John-3] m. Alison MURE/ Muir, daughter of John Mure of Rowallan and Margaret Boyd, and relict (widow) of the laird of Newark, and sister of his stepmother. [RMS/iv.330] [HCA/ii.66]
* 1527–In Ayrshire, for the crime of “inter-communing, assisting, resetting, and supplying Hugh Campbell of Lowdoune, Sheriff of Air, and his accomplices, Rebels, and at the horn, etc.,” the following people, “found caution to appear before the Justiciar on Dec. 4”: William Cunynghame, Master of Glencairn, John Cunynghame of Caprintoune, David Cunynghame of Bertaneholm, Robert Cunynghame of Aket, William Wallace, Tutor of Cragy, George Ross of Hanyng, John Lokert of Bar, John Craufurd of Drongane, George Reid, Dandelly, and Quintin Schaw, Tutor of Keris. [Historic Ayrshire. Early Ayrshire Criminal Trials. p.7]
* 1528–Named in 8 Jul 1528 will of John Lockhart, elder of Bar, to receive his natural portion of an assortment of cows, sheep, and oxen, 50 merks, and the remainder of the dowry from Dame Margaret Boyd of Rowallan extending to 200 merks.
* 1528–On the same day, 8 Jul 1528, of the [John-2] will recording, the two daughters of [John-3], younger, and Alison Mure, were made assignees to the 200 merks given to John, younger, by his father. [Sir William Mure, “House of Rowallan”, 1657] [Protocol Book of Gavin Ross, Ayrshire Protocol Books]
* 1530–A decree arbitral was pronounced on May 2, 1530, by Robert, Bishop of Argyll, Patrick Maxwell of Newark, John Lockhart of Bar, and others, betwixt Hugh Earl of Eglinton and his kin on the one part, and Robert Boyd in Kilmarnock, Mungo Mure of Rowallan and others on the other part, witnessed by Thomas Ralston. [Eglinton MSS., 25.], [William Musham Metcalfe. A History of the County of Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire (Scotland) 1905, p.112.]
* 1538 Jan 19–“John Craufurd of Drongane, came in the King’s will for art and part of the Sedition and Insurrection made between the neighbours and the inhabitants of the burgh of Air, and for art of the common Oppression of his neighbours. –William Craufurd, young Laird of Loffnorris, and John Lokert of Bar, became cautioners to satisfy the King and the parties.” [Historic Ayrshire. Early Ayrshire Criminal Trials. p.9]
* 1545–John [John-3] Lockhart and Charles Campbell of Bargour (aka Charles Campbell of Skerringtoun) were denounced for non-appearance in the matter of the spoliation of parish churches, religious houses and chapels in Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Kyle, Carrick, and Cuningham in 1545, 1546, 1547, and 1548 [ACT/i-ii.353]. This was one of the first instances of Protestant violence and was a manifestation of the strong devotion to Protestantism which characterized the Lockhart family [HCA/i.65]. John appears to have been a zealous reformer upon the principle of Knox, that to destroy the rookeries was the best way of getting quit of the rooks. [HCA/i.65]
* 1548–On 7 Jun 1548 (royal confirmation charter dated 12 Jun 1549), there was a charter to John Lokart de Bar and Alisone Mure his wife for the £5 lands of Knokewart in the balliary of Cunynghame, in the sheriffdom of Air, by Hugh Campbell de Lowdoun, knight, to be held in conjunct fee from crown. [RMS/iv.330]
* 1548–John appeared as a sheriff deputy of Ayr on 2 Oct 1548. [RMS, iv#256]
* 1548–“The Hereditary Sheriffs of Galloway” says that in their (the Queen Dowager’s posse) 1548 search for John McBrair (a preacher of the reformed doctrines), they tracked him to where he was staying at Lord Ochiltree’s (Andrew Lord Stewart of Ochiltree) (who defended McBrair), then arrested and took McBrair to be imprisoned at Hamilton Castle. However, they were unable to retain McBrair as prisoner, the bolts being forced and the victim rescued by
“ ‘John Lockhart of Barr, a stout gentleman,’ who saw the preacher safely across the Borders.” [The Hereditary Sheriffs of Galloway, p.375.]
* 1550–Feud with the Stewarts of Ochiltree—On 15 Jul 1550, John [John-3] Lockart of Bar, John [John-4] Lockart, his brother german[e], Charles Campbell of Skerringtoun and William Campbell his brother were denounced as rebels and put to the horn, and their cautioners amerciated for non-appearance, in connection with the slaughter of Andrew Lord Stewart of Ochiltree on 25 May 1550, “an old feud and forethought felony”. [ACT/i-ii.353] [HA.EACT. p14]
* 1550–On the next day, 16 Jul 1550, the two John Lokarts and Charles Campbell were denounced for helping Mr. (aka Sir) John McBrair, former canon of Glenluce, in breaking ward from Castle of Hamilton imprisoned for heresies. [ACT/i-ii.353] [HCA.58]
* 1553–On 9 Jan 1553/54, registered on 24 Jan 1553/54 in the Acts of the Lords of Council, a contract between John [John-3] Lokhart of Bar, John [John-5] Lokhart his son and Mungo Campbell of Broundsyid/ Brownside was drawn up stating that the latter John [John-5] Lokhart was in possession of the lands of Bracanrig and also of an annual rent obtained before 1546 from John Campbell, the brother of the said Mungo Campbell. Other particulars mention the lands of Blaksyid, Hareschaw, Kylismure. [CC/viii.25]
* 1554–“Quo die Robert Law, ane of the officeris of the burgh of Aire, past at command of Johne Lokhert and Alexander Kennedy, bailzeis of the said burgh for the tyme . . .” [Minutes of Proceedings of the Burgh Court of Ayr, in the year 1554.] [AHC,RAG,MPB/vi#209]
* 1556–John Knox preached in the home of John Lockhart of Bar. [HCA/i.67]
* 1557–On 4 Jan 1557 (royal confirmation charter issued 3 Feb 1557/58), John [John-3] Lokart de Bar granted a charter to Hugh Wallace de Carnale for the £5 lands of Knokewart in the bailiary of Cunynghame, in the sheriffdom of Air, and also an obligation of warrandisation of the said lands inserted in a charter of Hugh Campbell of Lowdoun to him, which obligation John Lokart assigned to the said Hugh Wallace. This charter was witnessed by John [John-5] Lokart, son of John [John-3] Lokart de Bar. [RMS/iv.1243]
* 1560–His name occurs in a “remission to Robert, Lord Boyd, by Henry and Marie, for assisting the Duke of Chasselherault in taking the Castles of Haddington and Draffin,” dated 23 April 1560. [Parish of Galston, History of the county of Ayr.]
* 1562–He signed the band, along with a number of other Ayrshire gentlemen, for the protection of Knox, when the Reformer proceeded to that county on his famous expedition to meet Abbot Kennedy of Corssraguel, at Maybole, in 1562.
* 1582–Commissariot Record of Edinburgh: Alison Mure, [at] sometime spouse to John Lockhart, of Bar, sheriffdom of Ayr, dated 11 July 1582.
* Children of John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575), and Alison Mure/ Muir:
+ 1.1. James Lockhart.
+ 1.2. John [John-5] Lockhart.
+ (and two daughters).
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(6G-Bar) 2. Andrew Lockhart (b.abt.1492-d. Apr 1545),
* Son of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart.
* 1528–Named in the will of John [John-2] Lokart, elder, of Bar, dated 8 July 1528, to receive his natural portion of an assortment of cows, sheep, and oxen, plus 50 merks.
* 1529–Dean of Glasgow.
* 1530–Provost of Lincluden and treasurer of Scotland.
* 1531–On 31 Oct 1531, Andrew Lockhart obtained from the King a presentation to the rectory, and prebend of Ayr cancery, within the church of Glasgow, vacant by the resignation of Mr. William Stewart, provost of Lincluden. He had been several years rector of Ayr, and prebendary of Glasgow. He was made dean of Glasgow about 1529, provost of Lincluden, and treasurer of Scotland in 1530, bishop of Aberdeen in 1532, and died in April, 1545. [Privy Seal Reg. II. 134, III. 83], [Historic Ayrshire]
* 1532–Bishop of Aberdeen.
* 1545–Andrew died April 1545.
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(6G-Bar) 3. Hugh/Hew Lockhart (b.abt.1494),
* Son of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
* 1528–Named in the will of John Lokart, elder, of Bar, dated 8 July 1528, to receive his natural portion of an assortment of cows, sheep, and oxen, plus 50 merks.
* 1550 July 15–“John [John-3] Lokart of Bar, John [John-4] his brother-german, and Charles Campbell of Skerringtoune were denounced rebels and put to the horn, and the cautioners amerciated, for not appearing to underly the law for pursuing Andrew Lord Stewart of Ochiltree for his slaughter, on May 25 last on old feud and forethought felony, etc. Hugh Lokart, brother-germane to the said Laird of Bar, was relegated by the Archbishop of Glasgow to answer for the said crime. [HA. EACT. p14]
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(6G-Bar) 4. James Lockhart, (b.abt.1496) at Bar,
* Son of John [John-2] of Bar and Margaret Stewart.
* 1528–Named in the will of John Lokart, elder, of Bar, dated 8 July 1528, to receive his natural portion of the livestock, plus 80 merks.
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(6G-Bar) 5. Eufamia Lockhart (b.abt.1497),
* Daughter of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
* 1528–Named in the will of John Lokart, elder, of Bar, dated 8 July 1528, to receive her natural portion of the livestock, plus 80 merks.
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(6G-Bar) 6. Katrine Lockhart (b.abt.1499),
* Daughter of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
* 1528–Named in the will of John Lokart, elder, of Bar, dated 8 July 1528, to receive her natural portion of the livestock, plus 80 merks.
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(6G-Bar) 7. Jonet LOCKHART (b.abt.1500),
* Daughter of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
* 1528–In the will of John Lokart of Bar, dated 8 July 1528, Jonet is named lawful assignee to the lands of Drumclog and Byrntsnab, Scotland.
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One of these daughters must have married John Campbell of Brownside, whose son James Campbell is mentioned as sister’s son of John Lokhart of Bar, in 1553/54. [The Clan Campbell, Abstracts of Entries relating to Campbells. Ed, Rev. Henry Paton, vols. v, vi, viii.25, (Edinburgh, 1917-22)] Brownside, a place in Neilston parish, Renfrewshire. [Francis Hindes Groome. Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland, 1882]
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(6G-Bar) 8. William LOCKHART [RMS/iv#1421], (b.abt.1502),
* Son of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
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(6G-Bar) 9. Margaret LOCKHART, [PBGR,N.P.1512-1532,#946], (b.abt.1503),
* Daughter of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
+ m. abt. 8 Jul 1528, Archibald HAMILTON of Carnduf. [ROS#944], [HHH/#560]
* 1526–On 3 Dec 1526, it is registered that Margaret sued her brother-in-law John Campbell, son and heir of Hew Campbell of Brownside, for a payment due to her regarding his marriage (somewhat like a modern marriage license fee), to which she had right by reason of a disposition granted by the earl of Lennox to her father, John Lokhart of Bar.
* 1528–In Dec 1528, her husband Archibald promised to obtain lands, in which she would be infeft, with the 180 merks he and her father John had received from John Campbell on account of his marriage. [The Clan Campbell, Abstracts of Entries relating to Campbells, ed., Rev. Henry Paton, vol. viii. Edinburgh 1917-22, #946]
* Children of Margaret Lockhart and Archibald Hamilton:
+ 9.1. Robert HAMILTON in Letham,
* 1569–Robert Hamilton was found guilty in the slaughter of the Regent of Scotland, Murray. Robert’s goods were escheated by the crown but given as a gift to his cousin, John Lockhart of Bar [hhh.560].
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(Possibly the same Alexander Lockhart as the first of record of Lockharts of Boghall.)
(6G-Bar) 10. Alexander LOCKHART/ Lokert (b.abt.1505-d.abt.1560),
* Son of [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Margaret Stewart.
* John [John-3] and Hugh Lockhart had another brother, Alexander Lockhart, killed, according to Knox, at the siege of Leith. [HCA#66]
* 1528–Was witness to the will of [John-2], his father.
* The siege of Leith 1559-1560 was a conflict between the Protestant Scottish (backed by English forces) and Catholic Mary of Guise (backed by French Catholic forces), which ended with the natural death of Mary of Guise and the creation of the Treaty of Edinburgh. The Treaty brought about the withdrawal of the French troops from Scotland and the eventual fall of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. Leith is a district in the north of the city of Edinburgh, and is the port of Edinburgh.
* 1538 Jan 19–“Alexander Lokert, burgess of Air, convicted of art and part of Convocation of the lieges in great numbers, within the Burgh of Air, in Autumn last, against the tenor of the Acts of Parliament; and for art and part of the Hamesuckin (i.e., assault of a man in his own house) and Oppression done to Alexander Kennedy of Bargany, his near neighbour, at the same time; coming to his house, within the Burgh of Air, in war-like manner, with invasive weapons and throwing stones at his windows and doors, and breaking and destroying the same. And for art and part of the Sedition and Insurrection made between the neighbours and the inhabitants of the Burgh of Air; and for common Oppression of his neighbors. (Sentence unrecorded. In all probability Lokert found surety to satisfy the King and the parties.)” [Early Ayrshire Criminal Trials. p.9-10.]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and (2m.) Jonet Mure–
(6G-Bar) 11. George LOCKHART/ Lockert/ Lokert,
* Son of John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and Jonet Mure of Rowallan.
* 1528–Named in the will of [John-2] Lokart, dated 8 July 1528, to receive “72 merks money owing in the hands of Patrick Maxwell of Newark,” certain tenants, and other money owed, to be collected. George was constituted his father’s procurator to prosecute, before a competent judge, John Campbell of Cessnock and William Spotis, and to pursue goods (utensils of the house, cups, 20 silver spoons, etc.) they took away from his place of Bar, extending to 300 merks; 40 merks to be recovered and kept by George and the remainder to Kentigern Mure of Rowallan. [Protocol Book of Gavin Ros dated 8 July 1528, Ayrshire Protocol Books, Scotland]
* Children of George Lockhart:
+ 1. Catherine Lockhart.
+ 2. George Lockhart.
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(6G-Bar) 12. John [John-4] LOCKHART (d. Apr 1614), [MP,S#218], [HCA, p.67]
* Son of of John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and (2m.) Jonet Mure.
* Brother of [John-3] Lockhart.
+ m. 1595, Marian CUNINGHAM (d. Jan 1623). [MP,S#218], [HCA, p.67]
* 1604–[John-4] was M.P. (Member of Parliament) 1604, 1605, 1607, 1609 conv, 1612. [MP,S#218]
* 1614–Johnne Lockhart of Bar, who died in the month of April 1614—the following people are mentioned in his testament on 16 Apr 1614:
John Lockhart, son to George Lockhart, sometime of Bar;
William Cunynghame, Tutor of Aiket;
Jean Cunynghame, dau. to the Laird of Robertland;
James Campbell of Steinstoun;
Mareoun Cunynghame, his spouse;
Johnne, Margret, and Jonet Lockharts, his “bairnes”;
Witness: Hew Lockhart, his brother-germane.
[Parish of Galston, History of the county of Ayr.]
* Children of [John-4] Lockhart and Marian Cuningham:
+ 1. John [John-7] Lockhart (b.1598-d. Apr 1624). [HCA]
+ 2. Margret/ Margaret Lockhart. [HCA]
+ 3. Jonet/ Janet Lockhart. [HCA]
+ m. John CUNYNGHAM.
* 1624 Oct 10–Sasine recorded, Janet Lockhart, daughter of John Lockhart of Bar and spouse of John Cunyngham, younger, of Dalkeith, son of William Cunyngham of Dalkeith. [Ayr Sasines, Vol.29]
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Early 16th Century
Historical Information:
* 1517–Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation in Europe, bringing an end to the sole authority of the Catholic Church, resulting in the growth of numerous Protestant religious sects.
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) George Lockhart–
(7G-Bar) 1. Catherine Lockhart/ Lockart,
* Daughter of George Lockhart/ Lockert.
+ m. before 1567, John CRAWFORD of Kilbirney.
* 1567–Charter dated 10 Jul 1567, by Hugh Craufurd of Kilbirney to Catherine Lockart, daughter of George Lockert, burgess of Aire, in liferent, and the heirs of said Catherine and John Craufurd, her spouse, brother of said Hugh, in fee of two merklands of Nader Balgray in the lordship of Kilberney, following on resignation by said John. [NAS, GD20/1/431]
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(7G-Bar) 2. George Lockhart/Lokhert, younger, (b.abt.1515),
* Son of George Lockhart/ Lockert.
+ 1m. Miss CRAWFORD, daughter of David Crawford.
+ 2m. Elizabeth McGILL.
* 1562–George was called “a burgess of Ayr” on 6 Jul 1562, when he received a charter, confirmed by the Crown on 14 Jul 1562, for the 6 merk lands of Ahaltoun and Glenalloway, occupied by Duncan Fergussone and Uthred Adunuell in the earldom of Carrik, in the sheriffdom of Air. [RMS/iv#1421]
* On 21 Feb 1583/84, a precept for a confirmation charter was issued, proceeding on a charter by him, burgess of Air, to Thomas Kennedy of Culzean, the tutor of Cassillis, and Elizabeth McGill his spouse, for the 3 merk lands of Glenalloway and the 3 merk lands of Auchattane in the bailiary of Carrik in the sheriffdom of Air, to be held from Crown [RSSRS/viii#1866]
*1587–“In Ayr, Jan 1587, in presence of my notary public and witnesses underwritten, appeared personally Jonet and Margrat Brown, sisters of deceased Alexander Brown, mariner, and John Cuningham, now spouse to the said Jonet, . . . and granted them, to have presently received from the hands of George Lokhert, younger . . . full complete payment and satisfaction of all guides, gear and money whatsoever ‘intromettit’ with by the said George, in his last being afield in Spain, appertaining to the said deceased Alexander Brown any manner of way . . .” Witnessed by William Lokhert and others. [AHC,RAG,MPB/vi#243]
* 1587–“In Ayr, in presence of my notary public and witnesses, appeared personally George Hamilton, baillie of Ayr . . . the vendition and sale made to him by George Lokhert, younger, of his ship called the George of Air, with her sails, anchors, ‘cabillis’ [carabines: hooks? ropes?], guns, furniture and apparelling whatsoever appertaining to her, . . . Whereupon the said George Lokhert, as also David Crawford his father-in-law, ‘askit’ instruments: This was done within the dwelling house of the said George Lokhert, younger, . . . before George Lokhert, elder, his father, and Archibald Lokhert, witness . . .” [AHC,RAG,MPB/vi#246]
* 1600 Feb. 21–“George Campbell of Cesnok, John Schaw of Sornbeg, George Lokart of Bar, . . . (and 28 others). Dilatit for abiding from the Lieutenant’s Raid of Dumfries, appointed by Archibald, Earl of Angus, to have convened thereafter.” (The obligation abided from was “to meet our said Lieutenant at Dumfries for the furtherance and advancement of our service at our West Border.”) [Historic Ayrshire. Early Ayrshire Criminal Trials. p.33.]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure–
(7G-Bar) 1. James LOCKHART of Bar (b.abt.1518),
* Son predeceased his father [John-3].
* 1568–James, called younger of Bar. [HCA/ii.66]
* Children of James Lockhart of Bar:
+ 1.1. William Lockhart (c.10 Jul 1568).
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(7G-Bar) 2. John [John-5] LOCKHART of Bar 1575 (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596),
* Son of [John-3] Lockhart.
+ John [John-5] Lockhart m. Joneta GORDON/ Gordoun. [RMS/v.991]
* 1553–[John-5] took part in the contract dated 9 Jan 1553/4 involving his father [John-3] and Mungo Campbell concerning the lands of Bracanrig. [CC/viii.25]
* 1557–John was mentioned as the son of John Lokart de Bar when he witnessed the charter by his father to Hugh Wallace de Carnale. [RMS/iv#1243]
* 1567–[John-5] was M.P. (Member of Parliament), 1567, 1575 conv, 1578 conv., 1579. [MP,S#218]
* 1567–List of the Ayrshire barons who signed the Bond of Association in 1567: #64. Johne Lokhart of Bar. In all, there are 216 signatures. [HCA.150] (The bond in 1585 was an instrument of an Association for the Preservation of Her Majesty’s Royal Person—Queen Elizabeth reign: 1581-1590)
* 1572–Parliament appointed John Lockhart of Bar, along with others, in 1572, and again in 1574, ‘to regulate the weapon-shawing in Kyle’. [HCA.356]
* 1575–John is said to have been served heir to his father. [HCA/ii.66]
* 1580/1–The Crown presented a gift to John Lockhart of Bar, of the escheat goods of Robert Hamilton, called Robert of Lethame, who was convicted in parliament and forfeited for the crime of murder. [RSSRS/viii.30]
* On 18 May 1586, there was a royal grant made to him and George Lockart, his grandson and heir apparent, in the lands of Bar with the tower, fortalice, etc., and the 40s lands of Stewart-Gallisholmes in the parish of Galston, in the balliary of Kyle-stewart, in the sheriffdom of Air, and the ½ merk lands of Manis of Nether Lowdoun called Dailling-holme in the balliary of Cunynghame in the sheriffdom of Air, all which lands John resigned on 18 May 1586, reserving free tenement to himself and liferent in conjunct fee to Joneta Gordoun, his wife. [RMS/v#991]
* 1596–[John-5] died before May 1596. [RMS/vi#2067]
* Children of John [John-5] Lockhart (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596) and Joneta GORDON/ Gordoun:
+ 2.1. John [John-6] Lockhart.
+ 2.2. Andrew Lockhart.
+ 2.3. Archibald Lockhart. [Ayr Sasines, Vol.29]
+ 2.4. Gabriel Lockhart. [HCA,1863]
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Mid 16th Century
- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure–
- (7G-Bar) John [John-5] Lockhart of Bar 1575 (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596) and Joneta Gordoun–
(8G-Bar) 1. John [John-6] LOCKHART (b.abt.1540-d.bef. May 1596),
* Son, of John [John-5].
* [John-6], through whom the inheritance passed, probably having died before his father.
* Children of John [John-6] Lockhart:
+ 1.1. George Lockhart of Bar 1586 (b.abt.1562).
+ 1.2. Joseph Lockhart (b.abt.1570), son of John [John-6].
+ 1.3. Moses Lockhart/ Lokhart, brother to the Laird of Bar (1601 record). [HA.EACT]
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(8G-Bar) 2. Andrew LOCKHART (b.abt.1556),
* Son of [John-5]. [RMS/v#1797]
* Children of Andrew Lockhart:
+ 2.1. William Lockhart (b.abt.1569).
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(8G-Bar) 3. Archibald LOCKHART (b.abt.1558) of Ayrshire, Scotland,
* Son of [John-5] Lockhart.
* 1586–Brothers, Archibald Lockhart and Gabriel Lockhart, protested against what had been done in a dispute as to the boundaries of Cuningpark. [James Paterson, History of The Counties of Ayr and Wigton, Vol. I. Kyle, Edinburgh 1863]
* 1596–Archibald was called son of the deceased John [John-5] Lockart of Bar in May 1596. [AHC,RAG,MPB/vi#199], [RMS/vi#2067]
* Children of Archibald Lockhart:
+ 3.1. George Lockhart. [Edinburgh Register of Apprentices]
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(8G-Bar) 4. Gabriel LOCKHART,
* Son of [John-5] Lockhart.
* 1586–Brothers, Archibald Lockhart and Gabriel Lockhart, protested against what had been done in a dispute as to the boundaries of Cuningpark. [James Paterson, History of The Counties of Ayr and Wigton, Vol. I. Kyle, Edinburgh 1863]
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Susana LOCKHART, in parish of Auchinleck, East Ayrshire,
+ m. William WALLACE of Wallacetoun (d.1616).
* Children of Susana Lockhart and William Wallace:
+ 1. James Wallace, heir.
+ 2. (daughter) m. Wm. Stewart.
+ 3. George Wallace, youngest son.
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Late 16th Century
- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure–
- (7G-Bar) John [John-5] Lockhart of Bar 1575 (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596) and Joneta Gordoun–
- (8G-Bar) John [John-6] Lockhart (b.abt.1540-d.bef. May 1596)–
(9G-Bar) 1. George Lockhart of Bar 1586 (b.abt.1562-d.betw. Apr 1614-Jan 1624/5),
* Son of [John-6].
+ m. Marion CAMPBELL, Lady Bar [CC, viii,245], sister to George Campbell of Cesnok.
* 1583–Discharge by George Lockhart, burgess of Ayr, to Sir Thomas Kennedy of Culean Knight, of the sum of 4500 merks money of this realm as the price of the 4 pound land of Glenalloway and Auchaltan sold by the said George Lockhart to the said Sir Thomas Kennedy, conform to a contract entered into, dated at Edinburgh, 2 May 1583. [NAS]
* 1586–George received the lands of Bar and others, which he inherited from his grandfather John Lockhart [John-5] of Bar, on 18 May 1586. [RMS.v.991]
* 1592–“Margaret Hamilton, [at] sometime spouse to George Lockhart, merchant, burgess of Ayr, indweller in Edinburgh, 13 June 1592.” [Commissariot of Edinburgh]
* 1594-5 Jan 19–An encounter (one of frequent street riots in Edinburgh) took place beside the Salt Tron in the High Street which resulted in the death of Crawford of Kerse, a connection of Sir James Sandilands (of Slamannan, tutor of Calder), who himself was severely wounded, and had been slain if George Lockhart of Air had not stood over him and defended until the town of Edinburgh sindered them. [Hardy Bertram M’Call, The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Mid-Calder, 1894]
* On 15 Mar 1604 (registered on 16 Oct 1605 with the Glasgow Commisariot), George was mentioned in the testamentar (a form of will) of John Campbell of Boirdland as owing a sum. [CC/v.159]
* 1606–The family’s fortune declining, George and his wife were living in rented rooms in Ayr and unable to pay the 13 merks owing to the schoolmaster for teaching their children in 1606. [Joseph D. Shearer, Ayr And Its People]
* 1609–Marion Campbell received from sister-in-law Agnes Cunninghame/ Lady Cesnok (d. 6 Jun 1609; testament dated 14 Dec 1608), a legacy plus a present of clothing and jewelry. [CC/v.241-2]
* 1613–George was named in the testament of “William Brown, merchant burgess of Air” in 1613.
* 1624–George died betw. Apr 1614-Jan 1624/5. [HCA/ii.67; CC/viii.245]
* Children of George Lockhart and Marion Campbell:
+ 1.1. John [John-8] Lockhart.
+ 1.2. Archibald Lockhart.
+ 1.3. daughter
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(9G-Bar) 2. Joseph Lockhart (b.abt.1570),
* Son of John [John-6].
* 1585–Witnessed the sale of Auchinroughlane [Auchenrowan] to Matthew Campbell of Barcreochhill [aka Barcreoch] on 15 Nov 1585. [Laing#1107]
* 1604–Witnessed the sasine of George Campbell, writer and servant of Hugh, Lord of Loudoun, in the Kirklands of Loudoun and other lands, on 24 May 1604, registered on 22 June 1604. [CC/v.10]
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(9G-Bar) 3. Moses Lockhart/ Lokhart,
* Son of John [John-6].
* 1602 May 31–“Moses Lokhart, brother to the Laird of Bar, (and others): Dilatit, accused and pursued, by Richard Spens, in Ugstonne, as father to deceased Richart Spens, servitour for the time to Johnne, Earl of Cassillis, and Sir Thomas Hamiltoune of Monkland, advocate to our sovereign lord, for his highness interest, for art and part of the slaughter of the said deceased Richart Spens; and for bearing, wearing, and shooting of pistolets and guns, contrar to the tenour of the Acts of Parliament; committed upon the ninth day of Dec. 1601, upon the lands of Pennyglene.”
“The two Mures, Lokhart and Bannatyne took them to our sovereign lord’s Respite produced under the Privy Seal, of the date, at Falkland, the 12th of June, 1602, for the said crimes. Which Respite the Justice admitted, and ordained them to find caution and surety to satisfy the party for art and part of the said slaughter.” (“obtained our sovereign lord’s Respite”)
“The word ‘gun’ is used in this case for the first time, so far as these records are concerned. Up to this date it had been the invariable practice to use ‘hagbut’.” [Historic Ayrshire. Early Ayrshire Criminal Trials, p.41]
* 1607–“Warrant of Privy Council (at Holyruidhous, Feb. 1607), to denounce: (people named) “That where, upon the 11th day of Dec. 1607, . . . , Moses Lokhart, brother to the Laird of Bar, . . . , there, with convocation of his highness lieges, to the number of . . . persons; all bodin in feir of war, with jacks, corsets, secrets, lances, and other weapons, invasive, and with muskets, hagbuts, and pistolets, prohibited to be worn by the laws of this realm, Acts of Parliament, and Secret Council, came furth of the burgh of Air, towards the town of Mayboill, resolved and disposed to have attempted some high enterprise against Johne Erle of Cassillis, in case they had found him upon the fields : Like as, they perceiving the said Erle and some of his friends and servants to be upon the fields beside the town of Mayboll, they immediately set upon them, shot and discharged a number of muskets, hagbuts, and pistolets among them, wherewith they slew the deceased – - – Spence, master of household to the said Erle, and hurt and wounded sundry other of his servants : Where-through, as they have convoked his highness legions in arms, without power or commission, so have they violated his highness laws and Acts of Parliament, made against the bearing and wearing of hagbuts and pistolets; and with that, they have broken his highness’ peace, to the disturbance and shaking loose of the whole estate of that country, unless remeid be provided.
“. . . the Lords of Secret Council therefore Ordain Letters to be direct, to denounce them rebels, and put them to the horne, and to escheat.” [Historic Ayrshire. Early Ayrshire Criminal Trials. p64-65.]
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Robert LOCKHART, in Cumnock,
* Unknown parents.
* 1612–On a document of Inventory for John Campbell (d.29 Dec 1612) of Schankstoun, Robert Lockhart is ‘notar, wter. of ye bodie heirof.’ (notary, writer of the body hereof) [HCA.362]
* 1629–Will Testament of Charles Campbell of Glasnock, written by Robert Lockhart. [HCA.364]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure–
- (7G-Bar) James Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1518-d. predeceased father)–
(8G-Bar) 1. William LOCKHART (c.10 Jul 1568),
* Son of James Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1518-d. predeceased father).
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure–
- (7G-Bar) John [John-5] Lockhart of Bar 1575 (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596) and Joneta Gordoun–
- (8G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart (b.abt.1556)
(9G-Bar) 1. William LOCKHART/ Lokhart (b.abt.1569)
* Son of Andrew Lockhart.
* On 17 Apr 1587 (royal confirmation charter dated 8 Dec 1590) John Lokhart of Bar [John-5] issued a charter to George Campbell de Cesnok for the £5 lands of Lenfeyn in the parish of Galstoun, in the balliary of Kyle-stewart, in the sheriffdom of Air, to be held from crown. A clause of warrandisation mentioned John, his deceased father John, and Andrew Lockart his son. One witness was William Lokhart, grandson of said John Lokhart of Bar. [RMS/v#1797]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure–
- (7G-Bar) John [John-5] Lockhart of Bar 1575 (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596) and Joneta Gordoun–
- (8G-Bar) Archibald Lockhart (b.abt.1558) in Ayrshire–
(9G-Bar) 1. George Lockhart (b.abt.1588),
* Son of Archibald Lockhart.
* 1589–George Lockhart, son to Archibald L. in Ayr, with Adam Lockhart, tailor, 10 Sep 1589 (date apprenticeship was booked). [Edinburgh Register of Apprentices]
* 1600 Feb 21–George Lokart of Bar was included in a list of men, “abiding from the Earl of Angus’ raid at Dumfries,” son of Archibald Lokert citizen in Edinburgh. [Robert Pitcairn, Ancient Criminal Trials in Scotland, Vol.II, Part I, 1596-1600, Edinburgh 1833]
* It is alledged against George Lohart of Bar, that he can not pass upon Johne Ross’ assize, because he is not within the four-half-about: Secondly, the Sheriff Murray and the Laird of Bar’s wife are third and first of kin. [Ancient Criminal Trials]
* 1624–Sasine recorded, George Lockhart, son of Archibald Lockhart, son of John L. of Bar. [Ayr Sasines, Vol.29]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-6] Lockhart of Bar–
- (7G-Bar) George Lockhart/ Lockart/ Lokhert (-d. betw.1614-1624) and Marion Campbell–
(10G-Bar) 1. John [John-8] Lockhart of Barr (b.abt.1590-d. Apr 1614),
* Son of George Lockhart and Marion Campbell. [CC.v.171; HCA.ii.67]
* John must have died before his father, since it was John Lokhart of Boghall [John-9] who inherited Bar at the death of George Lockart of Bar (d.aft. Apr 1614).
* 1614 Nov 1–John Lockhart of Barr, testament registered in the Glasgow Commissariot.
* Children of John [John-8] Lockhart of Barr:
+ 1.1. Margaret/ Margaretta [HCA, p.67].
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(10G-Bar) 2. Archibald LOCKHART,
* “Son of George Lokhert of Bar” [AHC,RAG,MPB/vi#191].
* 1585 Nov 9–Witnessed charter of lands in favor of George Lokhert, burgess of Ayr. [AHC,RAG,MPB/vi#191]
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Helen/ Helein Lockhart (b. in late 1500s-d. 9 June 1626),
* Unknown parents.
+ m. Charles CAMPBELL (d. Aug 1629) (his 2nd marriage) of Glassnock/ Cesnock, who succeeded 1608.
* Charles Campbell 1m. (marriage contract) 18 Jul 1615, a daughter of Gilmilnscroft; had no male issue. [James Paterson, History of The Counties of Ayr and Wigton, Vol. I. Kyle, Edinburgh 1863]
* 1625 Mar 21–Helen’s testament, at the place of Glasnock.
* 1629 Aug 21–Charles’ testament, at Glasnock–I leave to Mgrat. Campbell, my daughter, and Johnne Beg, my oy, two hundred pounds equally between same.
* Charles’ siblings: Jonet, Margaret, and Kathrein Campbell.
One sister m. Mungo Farquhar of Lightshaw, and had son Hew Farquhar.
Charles’ executors: Robert Farquhar of Gilmilscroft and Wm Campbell of Wellwood.
* Children of Helen Lockhart (d.1626) and Charles Campbell (d.1629):
+ 1. Margaret Campbell. [HCA.364]
+ m. John Beg of Weltrees.
* Children of Margaret Campbell and John Beg of Weltrees:
+ 1.1. Johnne Beg, 1.2. Christien Beg.
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) John [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 and (2m.) Jonet Mure–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-4] Lockhart (d. Apr 1614) and Marian Cuningham (d. Jan 1623)–
(7G-Bar) John [John-7] LOCKHART (b.1598-d. Apr 1624) [MP,S#218]
* Son of John [John-4] Lockhart (d. Apr 1614) and Marian Cuningham (d. Jan 1623)
* 1624–One of the executors appointed in the testament of George Campbell of Cesnock, who died in Feb 1624.
* 1624–John died in April 1624.
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Early 17th Century
Historical Events of This Era:
* 1606–The London Company sponsored a colonizing expedition to Virginia.
* 1607–Jamestown, Virginia was founded by the colonists of the London Company. By the end of the year, starvation and disease reduced the original 105 settlers to just 32 survivors.
* 1608–In Jan., 110 additional colonists arrived at Jamestown. In Dec., the first items of export trade (lumber and iron ore) were sent from Jamestown back to England.
* 1619–The first session of the first legislative assembly in America occurred as the Virginia House of Burgesses convened in Jamestown. It consisted of 22 burgesses representing 11 plantations.
* 1619–20 Africans were brought by a Dutch ship to Jamestown for sale as indentured servants, marking the beginning of slavery in Colonial America.
* 1629–In England, King Charles I dissolved parliament and attempted to rule as absolute monarch, spurring many to leave for the American colonies.
* 1629–The great migrations from England, Scotland, and Ireland to America began. The first wave (1629-1643) was an exodus of English Puritans who came to New England mainly from eastern English counties. [Fischer, David Hackett, Albion’s Seed, Four British Folkways in America, Oxford University Press 1989.]
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George LOCKHART of Tempill, in parish of Galston, Ayrshire,
* 1628–The session minutes exhibit the usual routine of business, and the constant labours of the session to reform the habits of the people. In reference to morality, Galston does not seem to have been at all in advance of the other parishes of Ayrshire—Sabbath breaking and promiscuous sexual intercourse prevailing to no inconsiderable extent. A scale of penalties resolved to be exacted from fornicators. [Parish of Galston, History of the county of Ayr, p.62.]
* 1628 Mar 23–George Lockhart of Tempill, and John Adame of Brewlands, having been summoned before the session, ‘confest the break of the Sabbath be [by] striking ilk [each] ither [other].’ [PG, HCA, p.62.]
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* 1624–The lands of Bar passed about this time from the Lockharts of Bar into the hands of their relatives, the Lockharts of Boghall, near Ayr. [HCA.ii.66] Boghall, Dalrymple, Ayrshire, Scotland. [HCA.ii.67]
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- LOCKHARTS of BAR
- (1G-Bar) Andrew Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1369)–
- (2G-Bar) John [John-1] Lockhart of Bar and Mariota de Kerketil–
- (3G-Bar) Robert Lockhart of Bar 1440/41 (b.abt.1419-d.abt.1485)–
- (4G-Bar) unknown Lockhart–
- (5G-Bar) [John-2] Lockhart of Bar 1505/6 (b.abt.1465-d.abt.1528) and Margaret Stewart–
- (6G-Bar) John [John-3] Lockhart of Bar (b.abt.1490-d.bef.1575) and Alison Mure/Muir–
- (7G-Bar) John [John-5] Lockhart of Bar 1575 (b.abt.1520-d.bef.1596) and Joneta Gordon–
- (8G-Bar) John [John-6] of Bar–
- (9G-Bar) George Lockhart/ Lockart/ Lokhert (-d. betw.1614-1624) and Marion Campbell–
- (10G-Bar) John [John-8] Lockhart of Barr (b.abt.1590-d. Apr 1614)–
(11G-Bar) 1. Margaretta LOCKHART (b.abt.1610), “daughter of the Laird of Barr”, [HCA/#67,454]
* Daughter of John [John-8] Lockhart.
+ m. abt.1630, Neil MONTGOMERIE of Lainshaw.
* Children of Margaretta Lockhart and Neil Montgomerie: [HCA/#454]
+ 1.1. John Montgomerie, his heir, m. Helen Houstoun.
+ 1.2. Neil Montgomerie, m. Elizabeth Kirkwood.
+ 1.3. Hugh Montgomerie (witness to sasine, 1654) (d. bef. 1669).
+ 1.4. William Montgomerie (d. bef. 1669).
+ 1.3. (daughter) m. Thomas Orr.
+ 1.4. (daughter) m. Mr. Watson, Provost of Dumbarton.
+ 1.5. (daughter) m. Mr. Ramsay, in Ireland.
+ 1.6. Jeane m. Hugh Montgomerie in Lumford.
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Mid 17th Century
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James LOCKHART (b. in mid 1600s), “a brother son of the house of Lockharts of Barr”,
* Unknown parents.
* 1672–When James Lockhart registered his arms between 1672-1680, it was recorded with the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Edinburgh, Scotland as, “James Lockhart, a brother sone of the house of Lockharts of Barr, one of his Majesties Heraulds.” James was a brother’s son of the house of Lockharts of Barr; he was not an heir to Barr. His majesty was King Charles II [r: 1660-1685].
* A herauld/ herald is a specialist in the field of armorial bearings— knowing them all and to whom they belonged. They were masters of ceremony at jousts, announcing the name and title of each contestant as recognized by their armorial bearings. Thereafter they became experts on precedence and ceremony, not only for jousts but for coronations and all kinds of royal and other pageantry. Subsequently, heralds began to regulate the adoption of new coats of arms.
* 1672–James Lockhart registered his arms between 1672-1680: “LOCKHART, James, one of his Majesties Heraulds; ARMS: gules on a fess betwixt three boars heads erased argent a mans heart proper enclosed within a fetter lock sable; CREST: ane hand holding forth a key bend ways proper; MOTTO: Corda Serata Pando.” [TA,RSA.352]
* 1676–“James Lockhart, Albany Herald, Granter; Nature of Deed: Factory; Date of Recording: 7 Mar 1676; Office: Dur.; Vol. 35, Page 522.” [NAS]
James Lockhart’s signature as it appeared on 1676 deed: “Herauld Ja Lockhart”.
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A booklet was discovered, titled, “The Lockhart ancestry and known descendants of H(oratio?) James Lockhart” by Oliver Cary Lockhart, published 1964, Washington D.C. What was interesting about the title was the fact that the author wasn’t sure about the name “H(oratio?);” it seems he was more certain about the “H.”
A hand written document recorded 7 Mar 1676 in the Register of Deeds, Vol. 35, pages 522-526, Edinburgh, Scotland, names James Lockhart, Albany Herald, Grantor of Factory. In this document, James Lockhart signed his name with his title as one of Charles II’s Heralds: “Herauld Ja Lockhart.” James’ hand written “Herauld” looks a lot like “Horatio,” and the “H” is very prominent in the signature. Is it possible that researchers believed that his name was “Horatio” when in fact the word was “Herauld” and was not a name but a title? Was this possible misinterpretation the origin of “Horatio” James Lockhart?
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Historic Event:
* 1654–The Protectorate and the Union of Scotland with England were proclaimed in Edinburgh on May 4, 1654. The first United Parliament, in which Scotland was to have 30 representatives, was summoned for Sept. 3, and the 2nd Parliament of the Protectorate was to meet on 17 Sept. 1656.
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Late 17th Century
Information relating to Barr, Ayrshire:
* 1670–It was during this era, recorded in 1670, that Barr Castle in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland (built in the 15th century for the Lockharts of Barr) was purchased by the Campbells of Cessnock. The estate of Bar and others in the vicinity, were also acquired by the Campbells of Cesnock.
* 1686–The lands of Cesnock, Galston, Barr, etc., belonging to Sir Hugh and George Campbells, were disjoined from the Crown in favor of John Viscount Melfort. [Hist of Co of Ayr]
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