Mowat of Stenhouse

 Stenhouse was a barony in Lanark.

I

David Mowat, of Stenhouse. He got a charter of the baronies of Brochton, Winkiston and Burelfield, all in Peebles, from Robert III (1390-1406).²

II

Sir John Mowat, of Stenhouse.

Children:
1.	Janet Mowat. Married William de Somerville, second Lord Somerville. Their daughter, Jean, married James Cleland of that Ilk in 1450.^3

III

David Mowat, of Stenhouse. James III confirmed a grant from David to his son John 5 December 1465 of the lands of Moite, Knokintebir, Bogside, Corshous, Busby, Murehouse and Robertoun.⁴

Children:
1.	John Mowat. Ancestor of the Mowats of Busbie.

IV

Alexander Mowat, of Stenhouse. Withness 14 July 1494¹ and 18 December 1506⁵. Still living 28 March 1517.⁶

Children:

1.

John Mowat. Apparent heir 28 March 1517.⁷

Children:
1.	Margaret Mowat of Stanhouse. Heir of her father 28 March 1517.^8 Married James Hamilton and had at least a son, James Hamilton of Stanhouse.^9

References:

1	CWY no. 236.
2	RMS vol. I, p. 645, and IRC p. 148.
3	HTC vol. IV, s. 219, but also AFC p. 13.
4	RMS vol. II, no. 940.
5	RMS vol II, no. 3020.
6	RMS vol III, no. 142.
7	RMS vol III, no. 142.
8	RMS vol III, no. 142.
9	RMS vol IV, no. 1626 and 1627.