Colin of Blythswood Campbell (abt. 1595 - 1671)

Born about 1595 in Blythswood, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Fleming) Campbell — married before 1624 in Scotland

Husband of Janet Rowallan Muir — married before 1642 in Scotland

Descendants

Died 16 May 1671 at about age 76 in Blythswood, Glasgow. Ayr, Scotland

Biography

Colin Campbell was born in Scotland.

Colin Campbell, 1st of Blythswood, Provost of Glasgow, was born about 1595 in Scotland to Colin Campbell of Elie and Grizel Ross. His father, Colin Campbell of Elie, served as Provost of Glasgow in 1636, and his mother, Grizel Ross, was the daughter of Ross of Thornton, county of Ayr. His grandfather was Colin Campbell of Glasgow, a merchant, one of the bailies (a civic officer in the local government of Scotland) of the city in 1615 and descended from the Ardentinny branch of Campbell of Ardkinglas. His grandmother was Margaret Lyons. ^[1]

As a descendant of Ardkinglas, his ancestors would include Colin (1st of Arkinglas) Campbell, 1374-1434,, who was the son of Sir Colin "Longantach" (of Luchow) Campbell, born 1344, Lochawe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, died 1414. ^{[2] [3]}

Blythswood Hill, leading to Blythswood Square, is one of the central hills overlooking the River Clyde, which flows thru the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Blythswood developed as one of its prestigious residential areas from 1800 onwards, being known then as ″the magnificent New Town of Blythswood″. ^[4]

When Colin Campbell was born, James VI had been King of Scotland for 28 years. In 1603, while living in Blythswood, Renfrewshire, Colin Campbell of Blythswood, age 8, experienced the union of England, Scotland, and Ireland under one monarch, King James VI of Scotland/King James I of England. ^[5]

Colin Campbell of Blythswood served as Lord Provost of Glasgow in 1648 and 1660-1661. ^[1]

From ScotlandsPlaces in historical tax roll, Blythswood of Woodside is listed as "barrony" with valuation of 780 pounds. E106/21/2/17. ^[6] Date of this record is not provided.

First Marriage

His first wife was Margaret Fleming, sister of Sir Archibald Fleming of Ferme, County Lanark. They had only one child, a daughter named Grizal after her Grandmother, Grizel Ross. Grizel married Robert Vallange of Possil, and died without issue. ^[1] Marriage date of before 1624 is estimated based upon birth of daughter.

Second Marriage

His second marriage was to Janet Muir, daughter of James Muir of Glasgow. ^[1] Colin Campbell and Janet Muir had eight children documented in their adulthood as four sons and four daughters.

• Colin Campbell, served as heir to his father on 30 June, 1671, and to his uncle James Campbell on 1 July 1690. He registered his arms in 1673. He married Margaret, daughter of Sir John Lauder, 1st Baronet of Newington and Fountainhall. This Colin died July, 1707, leaving an only daughter as his heiress. ^[1]
• Rot. Campbell was christened at High Church, Glasgow, on 8 August, 1643, to parents Colein (sic) Campbell and Jonet (sic) Campbell. "Rot." is the only name provided in the christening record. It could be an abbreviation for Robert. ^[7] Rot. Campbell does not appear in the article "Campbell of Blythswood" in Burke's Book on Landed Gentry. ^[1] It is possible he died while young.
• Robert Campbell of North-Woodside was christened at High Church, Glasgow, on 18 April, 1647, to parents Coleine (sic) Campbell and Jonet (sic) Campbell. ^[8] Robert Campbell, of North-Woodside, Dean of Guild of Glasgow, 1645-1712, b Scotland Spouse Catherine Napier (c1650) and Jean Dunlop. ^[1]
• Donald Campbell was christened at High Church, Glasgow, on 18 July, 1648, to parents Coleine (sic) Campbell and Jonet (sic) Campbell. ^[9] Donald Campbell does not appear in the article "Campbell of Blythswood" in Burke's Book on Landed Gentry. ^[1] It is possible he died while young.
• Johne Campbell was christened at High Church, Glasgow, on 30 September, 1649, to parents Coleine (sic) Campbell and Jonet (sic) Campbell. ^[10] John Campbell, of Woodside, married Mary, daughter and co-heir of John Douglas, of Mains, County Dumbarton. They had two sons and two daughters. ^[1]
• James Campbell was christened at High Church, Glasgow, on 30 November, 1651, to parents Coleine (sic) Campbell and Jonet (sic) Campbell. ^[11]James Campbell, died without issue at the age of 21. His brother John was served heir general on 9 April,1675. ^[1]
• Janet Campbell married Sir John Bell of Hamilton Farms who also served as Provost of Glasgow. ^[1]
• Barbara Campbell married James Hamilton of Glasgow, merchant, a Cadet of Hamilton of Woodhall. ^[1]
• Marion Campbell married John Young, Professor of Theology in Glasgow. ^[1]
• Mary Campbell died unmarried at the age of 21. ^[1]

Death

Colin Campbellof Blythswood, Late Provost of Glasgow, died or was probated on 16 May, 1671, at Blythswood, Glasgow, Ayr, as documented in the Commissariot Records of Glasgow , page 83. ^[12] United Kingdom Extracted Probate Records state that Colin Campbell passed away 16 May, 1671, at Blythswood, Glasgow, Scotland. ^[13]

Research Notes

The son named “Rot” could be a transcription error. The christening record, which has no supporting image, for Rot. Campbell^[14] could actually be the christening record for son, Colin. This might be supported by fact that another son, Robert Campbell, was christened 18 April, 1647. In Burke’s “Landed Gentry,” Robert Campbell is listed, but not Rot. Campbell.^[1]

It is unusual that some of the children's christening records were available in High Church and some were not available. More research may be warranted.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14} Burke, Sir Bernard, B.B., LL.D. "Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland" Volume 1 of 2 Volumes, 6th Edition, Harrison, Pall Mall, London, 1879. Page 258.
2. ↑ The Douglas Archives Genealogy Pages for Colin (1st of Ardkinglas) Campbell.
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #197375003 for Sir Colin "Longantach" Campbell.]
4. ↑ Gomme, Andor and David Walker, Architecture of Glasgow, Published by Lund Humphries: London (1968), Published by Lund Humphries, London (1987).
5. ↑ Proclamations of Accession of English and British Sovereigns (1547-1952) James VI and I.
6. ↑ Records Historical Tax Rolls Land tax rolls 1645-1831 Land tax rolls for Lanarkshire, volume 02 E106/21/2/17
7. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHK-6MT : 11 February 2020), Colein Campbell in entry for Rot. Campbell, 1643.
8. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHK-LQY : 11 February 2020), Coleine Cambell in entry for Robert Cambell, 1647.
9. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHK-GZH : 11 February 2020), Coleine Campbell in entry for Donald Campbell, 1648.
10. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHK-2S7 : 11 February 2020), Coleine Campbell in entry for Johne Campbell, 1649.
11. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHK-J2J : 11 February 2020), Coleine Campbell in entry for James Campbell, 1651.
12. ↑ Grant, Francis J. Editor, Rothesay Herald and Lyon Clerk, "Scotish Record Society, Commissariot Record of Glasow, Register of Testaments, 1547-1800," Printed for the Society by James Skinner and Company, 1901, Edinburgh.
13. ↑ UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975, Book: Mort Roll from 1781 in the Register House, Edinburgh. (Death), Volume: The Commissariot Record of Glasgow.
14. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHK-6MT : 11 February 2020), Colein Campbell in entry for Rot. Campbell, 1643.