GRIERSON, JOHN, wright, s of decd James Grierson in Coldingham; p to Richard Smyth, wright, B, (who died) 23 June 1647; secondly to Thomas Hendrie, wright, B, 16 April 1648; B as p to Thomas Hendrie 2 July 1656; GB by Act of Council, gratis, 6 April 1670. Accepted as p Patrick Blaikie 17 August 1664. His daughter Margaret m William Shortess, wright, who became B in her right, 4 December 1695. i(2, 3)