Milliken-Napiers of Milliken
Milliken-Napiers of Milliken
Baronetcy of Napier
Sir William John Milliken-Napier, 8th Baronet of Merchiston
[1] Jean Milliken, widow of James Milliken, Esq. of Milliken
May 8, 1791: Death at Milliken, in an advanced age, Mrs. Milliken, relict of James Milliken, Esq., of Milliken.
[The Scots Magazine, May 1791, Vol. 53, p. 258]
[2] Jean Milliken, widow of James Milliken, Esq. of Milliken
May 1791: Death of Mrs. Milliken, relict of James Milliken, Esq.
[The Edinburgh Magazine or Literary Miscellany 1791, Vol. 13, p.438]
[3] Richard Kellett
July 5, 1792: Birth of Richard Kellet lawful son to William Augustus Kellet, Esq., and Jane McDowall, his spouse, was born at Milliken.
[OPR, Kilbarchan, 568/1/436]
[4] James Milliken, Esq. of Milliken
July 5, 1792: Charter under the Great Seal of Scotland in favour the trustees of James Milliken of Milliken, for Kilbarchan.
[Register of Great Seal of Scotland 1750-1800, 127/20]
[5] Robert Boyd Napier
September 27, 1792: Birth of Robert Boyd Napier lawful son to Capt. Robert John Napier of Milliken was born at Wexford, Ireland, on 27 September 1792.
[OPR, Kilbarchan, 568/1-3, fr. 352]
[6] James Milliken M�Dowall
October 20, 1792: Died at Gaudaloupe, the 20th October last, aged 19, James Milliken M�Dowall, son of James M�Dowall, Esq., merchant, Glasgow.
[Star, London, Friday, January 18, 1793]
[7] Mrs. Jean Napier
May 1793: Lately died at Milliken, Mrs. Jean Napier, daughter of the deceased John Napier, Esq., of Culcreuch, widow of Patrick Wilkie, Esq., of Ratho Mill, in the island of St. Vincent.
[Star, London, Saturday, May 18, 1793]
[8] William Napier Kellett
December 2, 1793: Birth of William Napier Kellet lawful son to William Augustus Kellet Esq., was born at Milliken.
[OPR, Kilbarchan, 568/1/440]
[9] Augustus Henry Kellett
November 4, 1794: Birth of Augustus Henry Kellet lawful son to William Augustus Kellet, was born at Milliken, baptised 8 November, 1794.
[OPR, Kilbarchan, 568/1/442]
[10] South House Sugar Company
1795: Brief account in Andrew Brown�s History of Glasgow and of Paisley, Greenock and Port Glasgow, on James Milliken and William McDowall, and the founding of their Sugar Company in Glasgow.
[Printed in Glasgow by William Paton in 1795, p. 351-352]
[11] Robert John Kellett
January 15, 1797: Birth of Robert John Kellet lawful son of William Augustus Kellet, Esq., was born at Milliken.
[OPR, Kilbarchan, 568/1/448]
[12] Susan Kellett
July 15, 1798: Birth of Susan Kellet lawful daughter of William Augustus Kellet, Esq., was born at Milliken.
[OPR, Kilbarchan, 568/1/454]
[13] Trustees of James Milliken of Milliken
1782-1800: Contract between George Houston of Johnston, Robert Corse at Wallneuk, Paisley and the trustees of James Milliken of Milliken, in connection with the Cotton Mill at Newmill, alias Easter Cochrane, and the building of it�s damhead, 7 documents.
[Mitchell Library, TD.263/193]
[14] Fire at Milliken House
September 17, 1800: Between 8 and 9 o�clock in the evening, an alarming fire broke out in the house of Milliken, possessed by Captain Kellet, four miles west of Paisley, which was burnt to the ground, with all the elegant furniture except that of the dinning and drawing rooms. The fire, it is said, was kindled by a candle being placed too near the curtains of a bed. The loss will, it is said, be about 5000L. There is nothing insured.
[Edinburgh Magazine or Literary Miscellany, Volume 15, New Series, p. 250]
[15] Fire at Milliken House
September 17, 1800: On Wednesday evening, between eight and nine O�clock, an alarming fire unfortunately broke out in the house of Milliken possessed by Capt. Kellett, four miles west from Paisley, which was burnt to the ground, with all the elegant furniture, except that of the dinning and drawing rooms. The flames spread so rapidly, that, though every exertion was made to bring forward the fire engines from Paisley, yet they arrived too late. The fire, it is said, was occasioned by a candle being placed too near the curtain of a bed. We are sorry to find that the loss by this fire will be above �5000, and more so, that there is no insurance.
[St. James�s Chronicle or the British Evening Post, London, September 23-25, 1800]
[16] Milliken House
September 22, 1800: At Glasgow, the Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened here on Saturday last by the Right Hon., the Lord Dunsinnan and Lord Cullen. George Thomson, cotton-spinner in Paisley, accused of breaking into a cellar at Millikin House, and stealing from thence a quantity of liquor, was, upon his own confession, sentenced to five years transportation beyond seas, the Advocate Depute having restricted the libel to an arbitrary punishment.
[Albion and Evening Advertiser, London, Tuesday September, 30, 1800]
[17] Jean Macdowall Napier
October 2,1805: Death at Cork, Mrs. Jean Macdowall Napier, wife of William Augustus Kellet, Esq. banker in Cork, and daughter of the deceased Colonel William Napier late of Culcreuch.
[The Scots Magazine and Edinburgh Literary Miscellany, October 1805, Vol. 67, p. 807]
[18] Jean Milliken Napier of Milliken
January 12, 1806: Death at Cork, Mrs. Napier of Milliken, relict of the late Col. Napier of Culcreuch.
[The Scots Magazine and Edinburgh Literary Miscellany, Vol. 68, p. 80]
[19] Trustees of James Milliken, Esq. of Milliken
December 23, 1809: Memorandum by Lord Hermand, letter from Patrick Russell, W.S., 27 December, and copy reply thereto by Col. James Spens without date, on the winding up of the Milliken Trust.
[Papers of the Spens Family (NAS), GD334/7]
[20] Robert John Milliken-Napier
1808: Died at Milliken, Robert John Milliken Napier of Milliken, aged 43 years.
[21] William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
April 26, 1810: General Service of Heir line and provision in favour of William Milliken-Napier to his great grandfather James Milliken of Milliken.
Registered in Chancery on April 30, 1810.
[Indexes to Services of Heirs, National Archives of Scotland]
[22] William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
November 10, 1815: Proclamation of William Milliken-Napier Esq. of Milliken to Elizabeth Caroline Stirling fifth and youngest daughter of John Stirling Esq. of Kippendavie, Perthshire, were booked for proclamation in order to marriage on November 10, 1815.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/352]
[23] William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
November 11, 1815: Proclamation of William Milliken-Napier Esq. of Milliken to Elizabeth Caroline Stirling of Keppendavie, Perthshire.
[Dunblane 1658-1854, OPR 348]
[24] William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
November 20, 1815: Married at Kippencross, William Napier Milliken of Milliken to Miss Elizabeth C. Stirling, fifth daughter of John Stirling, Esq. of Kippendavie.
[The Edinburgh Annual Register For 1815 (Edinburgh, 1817), Vol. 8, p. cclxxvi]
[25] William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
December 20, 1816: Tailzie of the land and estate of Milliken and others, entailed by the trustees of James Milliken of Milliken in favour of William Napier Milliken of Milliken his grandson.
[Index of Tailzie 1633-1833; Registration 1817, 1368/57/60]
[26] William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
December 20, 1816: Charter under the Great Seal of Scotland in favour William Napier of Milliken only surviving child of Lt-Col. Robert John Napier.
[Register of Great Seal of Scotland 1800-1900, 156/38/88]
[27] Mary daughter of Sir William Milliken-Napier<
April 7, 1817: Birth of Mary Milliken-Napier lawful daughter to Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken was born at Milliken on April 7, 1817.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/392]
[28] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
1817-18: Printed proofs in the Case of William Napier Milliken of Milliken�s claim of representation as nearest heir-male of Sir Archibald Napier of Merchistoun, near Edinburgh, knight baronet, third Lord Napier and great grandson of John Napier of Merchiston, inventory of Logarithms and who died in 1617. It traces William's paternal lineage through Robert Napier of Culcreuch, third son of John Napier of Merchistoun. Robert had four sons, the youngest, Alexander Napier, was the father of John Napier of Culcreuch, the father of Col. William Napier of Culcreuch. In 1764, he married, Jane Milliken, eldest daughter and heiress of James Milliken of Milliken and had, an only son, Col. Robert John Napier, b. May 8, 1765, d. Feb. 13, 1808. He married Ann Campbell eldest daughter of Robert Campbell Esq. of Downie in Argyll by whom he had four children, all of whom died young except the claimant.
[National Library of Scotland, MS 1925, ff. 47-53]
[29] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
March 17, 1818: General Service of Heir in favour of William Milliken-Napier of Milliken to his remote cousin Archibald, third Lord Napier of Merchistoun.
Registered in Chancery on May 13, 1818.
[Indexes to Services of Heirs, National Achieves of Scotland]
[30] Robert John son of Sir William Milliken-Napier
November 7, 1818: Birth of Robert John Milliken-Napier lawful son to Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken was born at Milliken on November 7, 1818.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/394]
[31] John Stirling son of Sir William Milliken-Napier
May 17, 1820: Birth John Stirling Milliken-Napier lawful son to Sir William Milliken-Napier of Napier, Baronet, was born at Milliken on May 17, 1820.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/587]
[32] William son of Sir William Milliken-Napier
September 15, 1821: Birth of William Milliken-Napier lawful son to Sir William Milliken-Napier was born on September 15, 1821.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/590]
[33] Ann Campbell daughter of Sir William Milliken-Napier
February 20, 1823: Birth of Ann Campbell Milliken-Napier lawful daughter to Sir William Milliken-Napier, Baronet, was born on February 20, 1823.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/593]
[34] Ann Campbell Napier
February 19, 1823: Birth at Milliken, on the 19th current, the Lady of Sir William Milliken Napier, Bart., of a daughter.
[Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, Monday, February 24, 1823]
[35] James son of Sir William Milliken-Napier
March 13, 1825: Birth of James Milliken-Napier lawful son to Sir William Milliken-Napier, Baronet, was born on November 13, 1825.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/597]
[36] James Napier
March 13, 1825: Birth at Milliken, on the 13th current, the Lady of Sir William Milliken Napier, Bart., of a son.
[Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, Thursday, March 17, 1825]
[37] Jane Napier Kellett
January 3, 1827: Marriage at Mrs. Napier�s of Milliken, on the 3rd current, C. Fleming Hunter, Esq., of Culcutta, to Miss Jane Napier Kellett, only daughter of the late William Augustus Kellett, Esq., of Cork.
[Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, Thursday, January 4, 1827]
[38] Sir William Milliken Napier, Milliken
1837-1839: Letters, with enclosures, to Col. John Kinloch of Kilrie about his petition to Lord Lyon for permission to bear the arms and supporters and designation of Kinloch of that Ilk and of Kilrie and opposition from his relation, George Kinloch of Kinloch. Correspondents are A. Macdonald, Lyon Clerk Depute, Edinburgh; Frederick Fothringham and John M. Lindsay of Messrs. Fothringham and Lindsay, W.S., Edinburgh; Professor Andrew Alexander, St. Andrews; Sir N. Menzies of that Ilk, Castle Menzies; Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, Edinburgh; John Guthrie of that Ilk, Guthrie Castle; Thomas G. Mackay, Edinburgh; Lord Wemyss, Gosford; Sir William Milliken Napier, Milliken House; Mrs. A. Macleod of that Ilk, Castle Hill; Sir Thomas Livingstone of that Ilk, Westquarter.
[Papers of the Kinloch family of Kilrie (NAS), GD1/931/87]
[39] Mary daughter of Sir William Milliken-Napier
June 1, 1839: Proclamation of Mary Milliken Napier eldest daughter of Sir William Milliken-Napier, Baronet of Napier, in this parish to Robert Speir Esq. junior of Burnbrae of the Barony parish of Glasgow, were booked for proclamation for marriage June 1, 1839.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/722]
[40] Mary Milliken Napier
June 6, 1839: Married Robert Speir, Esq., late of Calcutta, son of Robert Speir, Esq., late of Burnbrae, to Mary Milliken Napier, eldest daughter of Sir William Milliken Napier, of Milliken and Napier, Bart. Milliken House, Renfrewshire, has been a scene of great festivity on the occasion of the union.
[The Friend of India, Calcutta, India, Thursday,�September 12, 1839]
[41] Mary Milliken Napier
June 6, 1839: Marriage at Milliken House, Renfrewshire, Robert Speir, Esq., late of Calcutta, son of Robert Speir, Esq., of Burnbrae, to Mary Milliken Napier, eldest daughter of Sir William Milliken Napier, of Milliken and Napier, Bart.
[Oriental Herald and Colonial Intelligencer, Vol. IV July to December, 1839, p. 62]
[42] Mary Milliken Napier
June 6, 1839: Marriage lately at Milliken House, Renfrewshire, Robert Speir, Esq., late of Calcutta, son of Robert Speir, Esq., of Burnbrae, to Mary Milliken Napier, eldest daughter of Sir Wm M. Napier, Bart., of Milliken and Napier.
[Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany, Vo. XXIX New Series, May-August 1839, p. 341]
[43] James Stirling Napier
June 23, 1847: Died at Orchard Place, Southampton, J. S. Napier, youngest son of Sir W. M. Napier of Milliken House, Renfrewshire, aged 23.
[The News Paper (Gardeners� Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette), Saturday, July 31, 1847]
[44] James Stirling Napier
June 23, 1847: Died at Southampton, James Napier, Esq., son of Sir W. Milliken Napier, Bart.
[John Bull, London, Monday, July 5, 1847]
[45] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
March 2, 1849: Note by the arbiter in submission of Sir William Napier of Milliken and Ludovic Houston over boundaries of the lands of Cochrane.
[Mitchell Library, Glasgow, TD.263/173]
[46] Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
March 22, 1850: Proclamation of Robert John Milliken-Napier eldest son to Sir William Milliken Napier of Milliken and Napier, Baronet, and Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Adlercron only daughter of John Ladeveze Adlercron Esq. of Moyglare, County Meath, and married at Pitfour Castle, Perthshire, on on April 4, by the Rev. Arthur C. Rainey, Presbyter Church of England and Ireland.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/768]
[47] Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
March 30, 1850: Proclamation of Robert John Milliken Napier residing in the parish of Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, and Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Aldercron residing in this parish (St. Madoes) in order to marriage. Married at Crieff by the Rev. Arthur Rainey, presbyter of the Church of England and Ireland on April 4, 1850.
[St. Madoes 1591-1854, OPR 393/2]
[48] Robert John Milliken Napier
April 4, 1850: Married at Pitfour Castle, Perthshire, Robert John Milliken Napier, Esq., eldest son of Sir William Milliken Napier, Bart., of Milliken and Napier, Renfrewshire, North Britian, to Anne Salisbury Meliora, only daughter of John Ladevege Adlercron, Esq., of Moyglare, county of Meath.
[The Lady�s Newspaper & Pictorial Times, London, Saturday, April 20, 1850]
[49] Ann Campbell or Napier of Milliken
October 2, 1850: Testament dative of Mrs. Ann Campbell or Napier and Miss Grace Campbell [no date of death], given up by Sir William Milliken Napier baronet before the Commissariot of Renfrew in Paisley on October 2, 1850. It recites that the said Mrs. Ann Campbell or Napier widow of the deceased Colonel Robert John Napier of Milliken and Miss Grace Campbell residing in Drummond Place, Edinburgh, considering it to be their duty to settle their affairs appoint Sir William Milliken Napier of Milliken and Alexander Pearson writer to the Signet, their trustees, and dispose, convey and grant their, lands, estates, goods and gier, and household effects, which belong to them at the time of their respective deaths, to their trustees, the said Sir William Milliken Napier of Milliken and Alexander Pearson writer to the Signet, along with lodging or dwelling house cited above.
[Commissariot Court of Renfrew]
[50] William John twin son of Robert John Milliken-Napier
November 6, 1850: Birth of William John Milliken-Napier twin lawful son to Robert John Milliken-Napier and Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Adlercron, was born (prematurely) at Milliken on November 6, 1850, and baptised the same day by Rev. Robert Graham, and died a few hour afterwards.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/634]
[51] Theodora Elizabeth Christian twin daughter of Robert John Milliken-Napier
November 6, 1850: Birth of Theodora Elizabeth Christian Milliken-Napier twin lawful son to Robert John Milliken-Napier and Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Adlercron, was born (prematurely) at Milliken on November 6, 1850, and baptised the same day by Rev. Robert Graham, and died a few hour afterwards.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/634]
[52] James Hunter
March 21, 1851: Died at Meadowflat, Renfrew, on the 21st instant, James Hunter Esq., aged 76.
[Glasgow Herald, March 24, 1851]
[53] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
February 4, 1852: Death of Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken Baronet. Buried at Kilbarchan Parish Church.
[Burkes Landed Gentry, see also Inventory]
[54] Anne Salisbury Mary Meliora daughter of Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier
December 30, 1851: Birth of Anne Salisbury Mary Meliora Napier lawful daughter to Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier, Baronet of Milliken and Napier, and his Lady Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Adlercron, was born at Milliken House on December 30, 1851, and baptised by the Rev. Robert Graham on February 19, 1852.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/635]
[55] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
February 6, 1852: Died suddenly at Milliken, Renfrewshire, Sir W. Milliken Napier, Bart., of Napier and Milliken.
[John Bull, London, Vol. XXXII, Saturday,�February 14, 1852]
[56] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
June 21, 1852: Testament dative of Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken who died on February 4, 1852, given up by John Holmes writer in Johnstone before the Commissariot of Renfrew in Paisley on June 21, 1852. It lists an inventory of sums of money due by the deceased and owed to him:
Balance due to the deceased of the City of Glasgow Bank in Johnston �74 16s 3d.
Balance due by Mr. Glegg �19 15s 3d.
Value of the deceased�s household furniture, carriage and other effects at Milliken Lodge Cottage and rent due by Alexander Wilson �212 7s.
Sums due by the trustees on the Milliken Estate for horse work on ground belonging to said trustees sometime rent by John Fraser �10.
Sums due by John Thomson for crops and house of the farm of Nether Johnstone of which the deceased was tenant up to Martinmas 1851 �30.
Sums due by John Glegg �10.
Debts on account due to the deceased by Robert John Milliken-Napier, James Gardener in Johnstone, Matthew Bordon in Milliken Mill, William Davies �for an old iron�, James Dick in Glasgow and others �53 19s 1d.
Total sum due �411 17s 7d.
There follows a sworn statement by Sir Robert John Milliken Napier of Napier and Milliken baronet, dated June 18, 1852, before Robert Robertson, Esq. of Glasgow, Deputy Commissariot of Renfrew, that Sir William Milliken-Napier of Napier and Milliken died February 4, 1852, and that the deponent has entered upon the possession and management of the deceased�s estate as executor dative granted on April 1, 1852, and testifies that above inventory is a full and complete account of the personal estate and effect of the deceased.
Inventory signed by Sir Robert John Milliken Napier and R. Robert, Glasgow.
[Commissariot Court of Renfrew]
Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier, 9th Baronet of Merchiston
[57] Aymee Elizabeth Georgian daughter of Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier
June 30, 1853: Birth of Aymee Elizabeth Georgina Napier lawful daughter to Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier, Baronet, and Anne Salisbury Meliora, his lady, and was born at Milliken House on June 30, and baptised at New Whistle Church, County of Dublin, on September 15, 1853, by the Rev. Saunders Barton, incumbent.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/638]
[58] William John twin son of Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier
November 4, 1854: Birth of William John Napier (twin) lawful son to Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier and his lady, and was born at Milliken House on November 4, and baptised on November 5, 1854, by the Rev. Robert Graham. William John died on the 6th November.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/640]
[59] Robert James twin son of Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier
November 4, 1854: Birth of Robert James Napier (twin) lawful son to Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier and his lady, and was born at Milliken House on November 4, and baptised on November 5, 1854, by the Rev. Robert Graham.
[Kilbarchan 1651-1854, OPR 568/1-3/640]
[60] Sir William Milliken-Napier of Milliken
November 4, 1854: Birth at Milliken House, Renfrewshire, N. B., Lady M. Napier, of twin sons.
[John Bull, London, Vol. XXXV, Saturday,�November 11, 1854]
[61] Robert James Napier
January 9, 1855: Died at Milliken, Renfrewshire, aged two months, Robert James, only son of Sir Robert J. Milliken Napier, of Napier, Bart.
[John Bull, London, Vol. XXXVI, Saturday,�January 13, 1856]
[62] Archibald Lennox son of Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier
November 3, 1855: Birth of Archibald Lennox Napier, male, at No. 32 Moray Place, Edinburgh. Father - Sir Robert John Milliken Napier of Milliken, bart., Lieut. Col., 37 years of age, born at Milliken, Renfrewshire, married Pitfour Castle, Perthshire, children, 4 boys & 3 girls, 3 boys and 1 girl deceased.
Mother - Anne Salisbury Meliora Milliken Napier, maiden name Ladeveze Aldercron, born Dublin.
Signed by father.
Registered on 9th November 1855, in Edinburgh.
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[63] Archibald Lennox Napier
November 2, 1855: Birth at Moray Place, Edinburgh, Lady Milliken Napier, of a son and heir.
[John Bull, London, Vol. XXXV, Saturday,�November 10, 1855]
[64] Archibald Lennox Napier
December 3, 1856: Birth at Milliken, Renfrewshire, N.B., Lady Milliken Napier, of a son.
[John Bull, London, Vol. XXXVI, Saturday,�December 13, 1856]
[65] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
1858: In this year, Kilbarchan Parish Church was enlarged at a cost of about �900, "with two abutments added on each side of Craigend�s aisle, the tower with its door and stair, and the outside stair near the west door. These additions had the effect of enlarging the area, which allowed for the erection of two galleries, one on each side of Craigend�s gallery, whilst permitting the inside stairs to the east and west galleries to be removed. Of this date also are the two stained glass windows on the south wall, presented by Alexander Cunninghame and Sir Robert Napier, and the coats of arms on the front of the galleries". The heraldic description of Napier�s is given as followed: "Quarterly, 1st & 4th arg., a saltire engrailed between four roses gu. [Napier]; 2nd az. a lion rampart ppr. crowned with an antique crown or [Macdowall]; 3rd arg. two bars gemelle between three demi-lions, two in chief issuant from the uppermost bar and one in base issuant from the base of the shield or [Milliken]".
[MacKenzie, Rev. Robert D.: Kilbarchan: A Parish History, p. 274-75]
[66] Milliken Vault in Kilbarchan Parish Church
1858: As part of the same enlargement, "over the to-fall on the south wall", built by James Baird, mason, in 1724, there had been, probably before 1858, "erected an additional storey, providing an apartment to which the family of Milliken retired during the interval between the first and second services. This apartment had a window that opened into the church, close to the pulpit, so that its occupants would be in a favourable position to hear the sermon. The door giving access to it was formerly on its west wall, but door and stair were changed to its east wall, probably in 1858". [The to-fall built in 1724, when the parish erected a new church, was built with an entrance from without, at the end of the old aisle, as a burial place for George Houston, laird of Johnstone. After the laird sold the town and lands of Kilbarchan to Major James Milliken in 1733 the to-fall became the burial place of the Millikens, until 1902]
[Story of the Parish Church of Kilbarchan, p. 2 & 5]
[67] Robert Francis Ladeveze Milliken-Napier
December 3, 1856: Birth of Robert Francis Ladeveze Milliken Napier, male, at Milliken House. Father - Sir Robert John Milliken Napier of Milliken, Bart.
Mother - Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Aldercron.
Signed by father.
Registered on December 22, 1856, at Kilbarchan.
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[68] William Edward Stirling son of Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier
May 2, 1858: Birth of William Edward Stirling Napier, male, at Naples and Registered thereby the Britannic Consul on May 31, 1858.
Father - Robert John Milliken Napier of Milliken, Baronet & Lieut. Colonel.
Mother - Lady Napier, maiden name Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Aldercron.
Signed by R. John Napier, Milliken, Renfrewshire, N. B.
Registered on June 21, 1858, at Kilbarchan.
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[69] William Edward Stirling Napier
May 2, 1858: Birth at Naples, Lady Milliken Napier, of a son.
[John Bull, London, Vol. XXXVIII, Saturday,�May 15, 1858]
[70] Theodora Evelyn Milliken-Napier
November 2, 1859: Birth of Theodora Evelyn Milliken Napier, female, at Milliken House.
Father - Sir Robert John Milliken Napier of Milliken, Baronet.
Mother � Lady Milliken Napier Anne Salisbury Meliora Ladeveze Aldercron.
Signed by father.
Registered on December 22, 1856, at Kilbarchan.
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[71] Theodora Evelyn Milliken-Napier
November 2, 1859: Birth at Milliken, Renfrewshire, Lady Milliken Napier, of a daughter.
[The Lady�s Newspaper & Pictorial Times, London, Saturday,�November 12, 1859]
[72] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
1863-1864: Printed papers in process of Ludovic Houston�s trustees against Sir Robert John Milliken Napier of Napier and Milliken and others, over the use of bridges over the Black Cart at Rankine Street, Johnstone.
[Mitchell Library, Glasgow, TD.263/174]
[73] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
January 16, 1875: Extract of letter addressed to Robert Milliken of Busby Park, Terenure, parish of Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, from Mr. Napier, Milliken, Johnstone. Acknowledges letter of 9th giving motto as �Regarde bien� and arms as �Argent three demi lions rampant, gulles, issuing out of fess bars waved azure, two out of the uppermost and one out of the undermost, dated Herald Office, Edinburgh, on January 24, 1741, extracted from the original document by the writer.
[Milliken Papers, Society of Genealogist London]
[74] Aymee Elizabeth Georgina Napier of Milliken
December 31, 1875: Extract Marriage Contract between Sir George Douglas Clerk of Penicuik, baronet, and Aymee Elizabeth Georgina Napier, second daughter of Sir Robert John Milliken Napier of Napier and Milliken, baronet. Registered on February 15, 1876.
[Papers of Clerk family of Penicuik, Midlothian (NAS), GD18/1888]
[75] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
February 4, 1875: Extract of letter from Mr. Napier, New Club, Edinburgh, to R. Milliken of Busby Park, Co. Dublin. �I regret I cannot give you any information such as you ask in you letter, forwarded to me from home. All papers connected with that branch of my family were burned in a fire in 1801, but I may mention that my great-grandfather married the only daughter and child of Major Milliken whose father made a large fortune in St. Kitts, West Indies. I sometimes hay a visit at Killalsee near Dublin and when next there I shall be happy to give you any further information, visa vice, by calling at Busby Park, which place I used to visit in Sir R. Shaw�s time�.
[Milliken Papers, Society of Genealogist London]
[76] Papers relating to the Milliken Estate
1873-1889: Notice of feu duty for water from the Cart paid by George Houston to Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken.
[Mitchell Library, Glasgow, TD.263/175]
[77] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
December 4, 1884: Death of Sir Robert John Milliken Napier Baronet of Milliken, Renfrewshire.
Died at Veitch Hotel, George Street, Edinburgh, usual address Milliken House, Johnstone.
Married to Ann Salisbury Meliora Aldercron.
Aged 66 years, male.
Father - Sir William Milliken Napier, baronet of Milliken (deceased).
Mother � Elizabeth Christian Napier, MS. Stirling (deceased).
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[78] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
December 4, 1884: Died at Edinburgh, Sir Robert John Milliken Napier, of Milliken and Napier, Baronet, aged 66 years.
[John Bull, London, Vol. LXIV, Saturday,�December 13, 1884]
[79] Sir Robert John Milliken-Napier of Milliken
December 6, 1884: Public Notice: Death of Sir Robert J. M. Napier, baronet of Milliken.
On Thursday, Sir Robert J. M. Napier, Bart. of Milliken, died in Edinburgh. Sir Robert was the eldest son of Sir William Napier, baronet, and succeeded to the Milliken estate some thirty years ago. He was in early life a captain in the army, and subsequently a captain in the Renfrewshire Militia. He was a staunch Conservative in politics, and was at one time chairman of the Renfrewshire Conservative Association. He was for a few years � more than twenty years ago � Convener to the County. As a landlord, he was warmly esteemed by his tenantry. Besides owning Milliken, Sir Robert was proprietor of an estate in St. Kitts. Lady Napier is at present in Cyprus. The late Baronet is survived by three sons and three daughters, the estate now passing into the hands of the eldest son, Mr. Archibald Napier.
[Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette, December 6, 1884]
Sir Archibald Lennox Napier, 10th Baronet of Merchiston
[80] Plan of Milliken Estate
1886: Plan of the estate of Milliken, Kilbarchan, Renfrew.
Lithographers: W & A K Johnston, Edinburgh.
[Ordnance Survey (NAS), GD.148, RHP20153]
[81] Papers on Sale of Milliken Estate
1886: Printed papers on Sale of Milliken Estate, parish of Kilbarchan, include advertisements, details of plots giving tenants, valuation and area.
[Mitchell Library, Glasgow, TD.263/262]
[82] Robert Archibald Napier of Athelstaneford
July 19, 1889: Birth of Robert Archibald Napier at Kilduff House, Athelstaneford.
Father - Sir Archibald Lennox Napier of Napier Baronet.
Mother - Mary Alison Doreathea (Lady) Napier, MS, Fairbairn.
Married on December 16, 1880, Knightsbridge, London.
Signed Mary Napier.
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[83] Archibald Lennox Napier of Athelstaneford
1891: Census of the District of Athelstaneford, Haddington.
Kilduff House, near Athelstaneford.
Archibald Lennox Napier, head, married, aged 35 years, lives on private means, born Edinburgh.
Mary Napier, wife, married, aged 30 years, born Manchester, England.
Alexander Napier, son, aged 8 years, scholar, born Devonshire, England.
Robert Napier, son, aged 1 year, born Athelstaneford.
House 24 rooms, 1 visitor Sir George Clark, 10 servants.
[General Register Office, Edinburgh]
[84] Miscellaneous Papers
1800-1900: Genealogical papers of Napier family (19th century)
[National Library of Scotland, 10962, ff. 267-71]
[85] William Edward Stirling Napier of the Island of St. Kitts.
September 20, 1900: Death of William C. S. Napier, third son of Sir Robert Napier, baronet of Milliken and Napier, on the Island of St. Kitts. He was buried at the English parish Church of St. George, Basseterre. On the east wall of Nave two Brasses and two tablets, and in the Churchyard a Marble Cross, inscribed to his memory. Brass and Cross inscribed: -
In Loving Memory of
Wm. E. S. Napier
third son of the late
Sir Robert Napier, Bart.
of Milliken and Napier
who died on 20th September, 1900
Aged 42.
[Oliver, Vere L: More Monumental Inscriptions, Tombstones of the British West Indies, No. 14, p. 156 & 160]
[86] Milliken�s Aisle in Old Kilbarchan Church
January 13, 1901: The official opening day of the new Kilbarchan parish church. The building of the new church began in 1899 and was built next to the old church. �To the Kirk Session fell the custody, and the right to use to old church as a church hall., provided that it be used for purposes connected with the Church of Scotland, and that the fabric is maintained in a satisfactory condition. The chief parts of the two stained glassed windows [Cunningham and Milliken-Napier] and heraldic shields on the fronts of the galleries were removed from the old church and were set up in the session house of the new church. The old church itself was made suitable for a church hall by the rising up of the floor between two and three feet, which necessitated the removal of all the galleries except that over Craigends� mausoleum, by the clearing away of all the pews, and by the opening of a door between the church and the Milliken, anciently Johnstone�s aisle, from which ten coffins, that hitherto had lain in the under part of it, had been removed to the New Cemetery in March 1902�.
[Story of the Parish Church of Kilbarchan, p. 2 & 5]
[87] Milliken-Napier Burial Ground in Kilbarchan Church
April 1902: Kilbarchan Cemetery Burial Entry Books.
Hand written note: �The remains of the ten persons under mentioned were removed 3rd April 1902, under warrant of the Sheriff of Renfrew and Bute from Milliken Vault in Kilbarchan Parish Church yard and into this cemetery� [Kilbarchan Cemetery].
Section H, with lair numbers:
No. 87: Sir Robert John Milliken Napier, Baronet, died November 1884.
No. 87: Mr. James Stirling Napier, died June 1847.
No. 85: Lady Elizabeth Christian Milliken Napier, died March 1860.
No. 85: Sir William Milliken Napier, Baronet, died February 1852.
No. 108: Colonel Robert John Napier of Milliken, died February 1808.
No. 108: Mrs. John Napier, died October 1835.
No. 107: Colonel William Napier of Culcreuch, died April 1773.
No. 107: James Milliken, Esquire, of Milliken, died June 1776.
No. 106: Mrs. Mary Stephen Milliken, relict of Major James Milliken, died 12th September 1746.
No. 106: Major James Milliken, died February, 1741.
[88] Milliken-Napier Celtic Cross in Kilbarchan Cemetery
1902: Celtic Cross erected in Memory of the Milliken-Napier Family. The name marked with the asterisk is in error. Sir James Milliken is a mistake for Major James Milliken. He should appear first on the list, followed by his wife, Mary Stephen, whose name is missing. Her names appears in the Cemetery�s burial register. It is understood, this memorial Cross was erected by the Speirs of Burnbrae in 1902, on the death of Mary Milliken, wife of Robert Speir of Culdees. She was buried in plot no. 86.
[Front]
To The Dear Memory
Of Our
Mother
Mary Milliken Speir
Wife of
Robert Speir
Of Culdees
Daughter of
Sir William Napier, Bt.
Of Milliken
b. 1817 � d. 1902
[Rear]
Here Lie The
Napier�s of Milliken
Sir James Milliken*
b. 1666 � d. 1741
Major James Milliken
1669 � 1741
James Milliken Esq.
b. 1710 � d. 1776
Col. William Napier
b. 1723 � d. 1773
Mrs. John Napier
b. 1759 � d. 1835
Col. Robert Napier
b. 1768 � d. 1808
Sir William Napier
b. 1788 � d. 1852
James Stirling Napier
b. 1825 � d. 1847
Elizabeth lady Napier
B. 1795 � d. 1860
Sir Robert Napier B.
b. 1818 � d. 1884
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