Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt.1 
M, #228301, b. 1804, d. 5 May 1846
Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt.|b. 1804\nd. 5 May 1846|p22831.htm#i228301|Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt.|b. 10 Mar 1777\nd. 14 Mar 1840|p20888.htm#i208880|Elizabeth Dalzell|b. c 1780\nd. 24 May 1837|p20888.htm#i208879|Sir Robert Grierson of Lag, 5th Bt.|b. c 1733\nd. 8 Aug 1839|p20889.htm#i208886|Margaret Dalzell||p20889.htm#i208885|Richard Dalzell|b. 23 Jul 1753\nd. 5 Jul 1782|p604.htm#i6031|Elizabeth Johnston||p803.htm#i8023|
Last Edited=25 Oct 2007
Consanguinity Index=6.2%
Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt. was born in 1804.2 He was the son of Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt. and Elizabeth Dalzell.1 He married Helen Bell.1 He died on 5 May 1846 at Mouswald, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, without surviving male issue.1,2 He was buried at Mouswald Parish Church, Mouswald, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.2
Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt. succeeded to the title of 7th Baronet Grierson, of Lag, co. Dumfries [N.S., 1685] in 1840.1
Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt. succeeded to the title of 7th Baronet Grierson, of Lag, co. Dumfries [N.S., 1685] in 1840.1
Child of Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt. and Helen Bell
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S2249] David Alan, 1960 (aka Lyon) Grierson, "re: Grierson Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (29 Westray Place, Glasgow, U.K.) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Grierson Family".
Helen Bell1 
F, #228302, d. 2 October 1854
Last Edited=17 Nov 2007
Helen Bell married, firstly, Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt., son of Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt. and Elizabeth Dalzell.2 She married, secondly, Lieutenant Alexander Buchanan, son of Thomas Buchanan and Hon. Catherine Abercromby, on 8 October 1850.2 She died on 2 October 1854.2 She was buried at Mouswald Parish Church, Mouswald, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.3
Helen Bell was also known as Eleanor.3 Her married name became Grierson.2 From 8 October 1850, her married name became Buchanan.2
Helen Bell was also known as Eleanor.3 Her married name became Grierson.2 From 8 October 1850, her married name became Buchanan.2
Child of Helen Bell and Sir Richard Grierson of Lag, 7th Bt.
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1682. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S2249] David Alan, 1960 (aka Lyon) Grierson, "re: Grierson Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (29 Westray Place, Glasgow, U.K.) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Grierson Family".
Roger Beck1
M, #228303
Last Edited=3 Apr 2007
Child of Roger Beck
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 826. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Lieutenant Alexander Buchanan1 
M, #228304, d. 18 December 1855
Lieutenant Alexander Buchanan|d. 18 Dec 1855|p22831.htm#i228304|Thomas Buchanan||p23.htm#i224|Hon. Catherine Abercromby|b. bt 1770 - 1801\nd. 7 May 1841|p23.htm#i223|||||||Lt.-Gen. Sir Ralph Abercromby|b. 25 Oct 1734\nd. 28 Mar 1801|p3.htm#i22|Mary A. Menzies, Baroness of Aboukir and Tullibody|d. 11 Feb 1821|p3.htm#i28|
Last Edited=17 Nov 2007
Lieutenant Alexander Buchanan was the son of Thomas Buchanan and Hon. Catherine Abercromby.2 He married Helen Bell on 8 October 1850.1 He died on 18 December 1855, without issue.1
Lieutenant Alexander Buchanan gained the rank of Lieutenant in the service of the 79th Foot.2
Lieutenant Alexander Buchanan gained the rank of Lieutenant in the service of the 79th Foot.2
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S2249] David Alan, 1960 (aka Lyon) Grierson, "re: Grierson Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (29 Westray Place, Glasgow, U.K.) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Grierson Family".
Sir Alexander William Grierson of Lag, 8th Bt.1 
M, #228305, b. 7 August 1806, d. 27 December 1879
Sir Alexander William Grierson of Lag, 8th Bt.|b. 7 Aug 1806\nd. 27 Dec 1879|p22831.htm#i228305|Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt.|b. 10 Mar 1777\nd. 14 Mar 1840|p20888.htm#i208880|Elizabeth Dalzell|b. c 1780\nd. 24 May 1837|p20888.htm#i208879|Sir Robert Grierson of Lag, 5th Bt.|b. c 1733\nd. 8 Aug 1839|p20889.htm#i208886|Margaret Dalzell||p20889.htm#i208885|Richard Dalzell|b. 23 Jul 1753\nd. 5 Jul 1782|p604.htm#i6031|Elizabeth Johnston||p803.htm#i8023|
Last Edited=19 Oct 2007
Consanguinity Index=6.2%
Sir Alexander William Grierson of Lag, 8th Bt. was baptised on 7 August 1806 at Dalton, Scotland.2 He was the son of Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt. and Elizabeth Dalzell.1 He married Anne Day, daughter of Robert Day, on 12 August 1847 at St. Clement Danes, Westminster, London, England.1,2 He died on 27 December 1879 at age 73 at Southsea, Hampshire, England, without issue.1
Sir Alexander William Grierson of Lag, 8th Bt. gained the rank of officer in the service of the 78th Foot (Ross-shire Highlanders).1 He succeeded to the title of 8th Baronet Grierson, of Lag, co. Dumfries [N.S., 1685] on 5 May 1846.1
Sir Alexander William Grierson of Lag, 8th Bt. gained the rank of officer in the service of the 78th Foot (Ross-shire Highlanders).1 He succeeded to the title of 8th Baronet Grierson, of Lag, co. Dumfries [N.S., 1685] on 5 May 1846.1
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S2249] David Alan, 1960 (aka Lyon) Grierson, "re: Grierson Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (29 Westray Place, Glasgow, U.K.) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Grierson Family".
Anne Day1 
F, #228306, d. 3 January 1891
Anne Day|d. 3 Jan 1891|p22831.htm#i228306|Robert Day||p22831.htm#i228307||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=9 Oct 2007
Anne Day was the daughter of Robert Day.1 She married Sir Alexander William Grierson of Lag, 8th Bt., son of Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt. and Elizabeth Dalzell, on 12 August 1847 at St. Clement Danes, Westminster, London, England.1,2 She died on 3 January 1891.1
From 12 August 1847, her married name became Grierson.1
From 12 August 1847, her married name became Grierson.1
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S2249] David Alan, 1960 (aka Lyon) Grierson, "re: Grierson Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (29 Westray Place, Glasgow, U.K.) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Grierson Family".
Robert Day1
M, #228307
Last Edited=13 Apr 2007
Child of Robert Day
- Anne Day d. 3 Jan 18911
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
Commander William Charles Grierson1

M, #228308, b. 12 July 1815, d. 8 February 1871
Commander William Charles Grierson|b. 12 Jul 1815\nd. 8 Feb 1871|p22831.htm#i228308|Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt.|b. 10 Mar 1777\nd. 14 Mar 1840|p20888.htm#i208880|Elizabeth Dalzell|b. c 1780\nd. 24 May 1837|p20888.htm#i208879|Sir Robert Grierson of Lag, 5th Bt.|b. c 1733\nd. 8 Aug 1839|p20889.htm#i208886|Margaret Dalzell||p20889.htm#i208885|Richard Dalzell|b. 23 Jul 1753\nd. 5 Jul 1782|p604.htm#i6031|Elizabeth Johnston||p803.htm#i8023|
Last Edited=25 Oct 2007
Consanguinity Index=6.2%
Commander William Charles Grierson was born on 12 July 1815.2 He was the son of Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt. and Elizabeth Dalzell.1 He married Emma Sophia Comerford, daughter of Michael Comerford, on 3 October 1854.2 He died on 8 February 1871 at age 55 at Thornhill, Bittern, Hampshire, England.1,3
Commander William Charles Grierson gained the rank of Commander in the service of the Royal Navy.1
Commander William Charles Grierson gained the rank of Commander in the service of the Royal Navy.1
Children of Commander William Charles Grierson and Emma Sophia Comerford
- Elizabeth Sophia Grierson+ d. 2 May 18932
- Sir Alexander Davidson Grierson of Lag, 9th Bt.+ b. 30 Nov 1858, d. 1 Apr 19121
- Gilbert William Frederick Grierson+ b. 29 Jul 1861, d. 15 Feb 19062
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1682. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S2249] David Alan, 1960 (aka Lyon) Grierson, "re: Grierson Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (29 Westray Place, Glasgow, U.K.) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 April 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Grierson Family".
Emma Sophia Comerford1 
F, #228309, b. circa 1820, d. 7 January 1900
Emma Sophia Comerford|b. c 1820\nd. 7 Jan 1900|p22831.htm#i228309|Michael Comerford||p22831.htm#i228310||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=19 Oct 2007
Emma Sophia Comerford was born circa 1820 at Kingston, Hampshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Michael Comerford.1 She married, firstly, Thomas West.1 She married, secondly, Commander William Charles Grierson, son of Sir Alexander Gilbert Grierson of Lag, 6th Bt. and Elizabeth Dalzell, on 3 October 1854.3 She died on 7 January 1900.3
Her married name became West.1 From 3 October 1854, her married name became Grierson.1
Her married name became West.1 From 3 October 1854, her married name became Grierson.1
Children of Emma Sophia Comerford and Commander William Charles Grierson
- Elizabeth Sophia Grierson+ d. 2 May 18933
- Sir Alexander Davidson Grierson of Lag, 9th Bt.+ b. 30 Nov 1858, d. 1 Apr 19121
- Gilbert William Frederick Grierson+ b. 29 Jul 1861, d. 15 Feb 19063
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S203] Announcements, The Times, London, U.K., 12 October 1854. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1682. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Michael Comerford1
M, #228310
Last Edited=13 Apr 2007
Child of Michael Comerford
- Emma Sophia Comerford+ b. c 1820, d. 7 Jan 19001
Citations
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume IV, page 329. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.




