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James was baptized on 9 November 1680 in Bervie. From 1693-1697 he was a student at Marischal College, Aberdeen, and in 1704, as "James Rait of Hallgreen" he had rents from Ballandro and Johnshaven assigned to him by his mother. In 1717, he married Isobel Douglas, the widow of his brother William, and they had three children, Anne, baptized in Bervie on 31 May 1718, and Alexander and Isobel, both born before 1733.

James married Isobel (of Bridgeford) Douglas in 1717. Isobel was born before 1717; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sister and heir of James Douglas of Bridgeford.

(Research):Gavin Douglas of Bridgford was the son of William 9th Earl of Angus (c1532-1591) and is said to be the ancestor of the douglases of Bridgeforth

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the tenth Laird. In 1670 he gave a bond of life-rent to his mother "when he comes into full possession of the whole estate". He was appointed as Justice of the Peace in 1681, and in 1687 he "rebuilt" Hallgreen Castle. In 1690 he was appointed one of the Commissioners for Kincardineshire to ensure the supply of revenue offered to their majesties (William and Mary) under the Act of Parliament registered in Edinburgh on 9 June 1690. In 1697 he was imprisoned in the Edinburgh Tolbooth for five months. In April 1670 in Dundee he married Helen, daughter of Crichton of Ruthven, who was the widow of David Clayhills of Invergowrie, and they had at least four children. He died in February 1698, and she had died by 1714.

William married Helen Crichton in Apr 1670 in Dundee. Helen (daughter of James (8th of Ruthven) Crichton and Isabella Nevay) was born before 1670; died before 1714. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William + Arbuthnott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Origins:
SIR JAMES CRICHTON, 1ST OF RUTHVEN, had a charter under the Great Seal for the lands
of Ruthven, in the Lordship of Brechin and Sheriffdom of Forfar, on 29 April, 1452, in
which he is styled as brother to Sir George de Crichton of Cairns.1 He had a charter from
David Lindsay, Earl of Crawford, for the lands of Blackhouse, in the Lordship of
Crawford-Lindsay, on 11 July, 1480,2 was elected Provost of Edinburgh and m. Agnes,
apparently daughter of Sir Adam Hepburn of Hailes. He d. by 21 March, 1498,

James married Isabella Nevay on 17 May 1629. Isabella (daughter of John (of that Ilk) Nevay) was born before 1629; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]