Janet Young (abt. 1635)

Born about 1635 in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Descendants

Biography

Janet Young was born about 1635 to John Young in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland.^[1]

She married Thomas Brownlie, holder of Torfoot farm, about 1659:

1659-5 April, John Young granted rights to his eldest daughter, Janet, “future spouse of Thomas Brownlie, Portioner in Torfoot. 14 June, Thomas Hamilton granted rights to 1/3 part of his lands to his wife, Helene Brownlee during her lifetime.

They had at least one child:

• John c1670

Janet's husband was a Covenanter and fought in the Battle of Drumclog, for which he was arrested, tried, and sentenced to transportation to Barbados. The ship he was on wrecked, however, and he escaped and returned to his family. In the later settlements, Thomas' land was restored and then passed to son John.^[2]

Research Notes

For further information on the Torfoot portion of ducal Hamilton lands, see http://www.brownlee.com.au/Pages/Charts/Chart%2010001.html.

For information about the Battle of Drumclog, please see http://www.covenanter.org.uk/drumclog_battle.html.

Sources

1. ↑ 1659-5 April, John Young granted rights to his eldest daughter, Janet, “future spouse of Thomas Brownlie, Portioner in Torfoot. 14 June, Thomas Hamilton granted rights to 1/3 part of his lands to his wife, Helene Brownlee during her lifetime.
2. ↑ 1713-27 July-the Brownlee portion of Torfoot passes to John Brownlee son of Thomas Brownlee deceased.

See also:

• Millennium File

VIEW RECORD Name Janet Young Gender Female Birth Date 1645 Birth Place Avondale, Lanark, Scotland Children John Brounlie Household Members Name Age Janet Young

• U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Name Janet Young SAR Membership 52967 Role Ancestor Application Date 29 Sep 1933 Spouse Thomas Brownlee Children John Brownlee