Hew Craufurd (abt. 1630 - aft. 1680)

Born about 1630 in Jordonhill, Renfrew Scotland

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Died after 1680 after about age 50 in Jordonhill, Renfrew Scotland

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Biography

Hew Craufurd is a member of Clan Crawford.

Hew Craufurd was born in Scotland.

Hew Crawford was the eldest son of Cornelius Crawford^[1] and Mary (Lockhart) Crawfurd.^[2]

Hew Crawford(1628-1683) married Bethia Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton of Orbiston (some sources say James of Woodhall) and Jean Hamilton.^[2], (Bethia Hamilton was born about 1630 and died on 29 May 1702.) Bethia married Hugh 'Of Jordanhill' Crawford, son of Cornelius 'Of Jordonhill' Crawford and Mary Lockhart, on 25 Dec 1656. (Hugh 'Of Jordanhill' Crawford was born in 1628 and died on 22 Nov 1683.)

...'tis proper to take notice, that, having married Bethia Hamilton, daughter to the Laird of Woodhall, he departed this life in the year 1684, (his father then living) leaving issue by the said Bethia his wife, two sons and as many daughters, viz. Lawrence, and James, late Sheriff Depute of Renfrew (father of Mr. Hugh Crawfurd, writer in Edinburgh.) His daughters were Jean, married to Andrew Colquhoun of Garscadan, and Mary to Ninian Hill of Lambhill, and both had issue.

Which Lawrence Crawfurd, now of Jordanhill, hath been twice married; first, to Elizabeth, daughter and co-heiress of John Dove of Arnhall, by whom he had one daughter called Anna, married to James MackGilchrist of Northbar: He hath, secondly, married Margaret, daughter and sole heiress of John Hamilton of Woodhall, by whom he had John, his son and heir, &c.

The Armorial bearing of Jordanhill is, Two Coats quarterly; first; Gules, a Fess Ermine, with two Swords Saltyre ways in base. Secondly; Gules, a Holly leaf Vert, betwixt three Cinque Foils Argent. Third, as second; and Fourth, as first: and for Crest a Castle, (relative to his ancestor Captain Crawfurd's surprising the castle of Dunbartoun) with this Motto, "Expugnavi;" and, on a compartment, " GOD shaw the Right."^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Cokayne, George Edward, "The Complete Baronetage", Exeter: William Pollard & Co, 1902, Ed. 1 Vol II, Archive.org, p.350
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Hill, William Henry, "Early Records of an Old Glasgow Family", Glasgow: University Press, 1902, Archive, p. 108
3. ↑ Crawfurd, George, "A General Description of the Shire of Renfrew: Including an Account of the Noble and Ancient Families ... To which is Added, a Genealogical History of the Royal House of Stewart, and of the Several Noble and Illustrious Families of that Name, from the Year 1034 to the Year 1710", Paisley: J.Neilson , 18188, Hathitrust, p. 74

See also:

• The Peerage: Hew Crawford

• Find A Grave: Memorial #143681274