John HERON\Margaret HERON

John HERON, son of Andrew HERON , was born abt. 1490. He married Margaret HERON abt. 1512. He died 1562. Margaret HERON, daughter of HERON , was born abt. 1492.

Children of John HERON and Margaret HERON are:

1. Patrick HERON, b. abt. 1530

See Patrick HERON & Margaret MCKIE

Notes for John HERON:

Name: John HERON
Born: abt. 1490
Died: 1562

"John succeeded (1529), and married a cousin-german named Margaret HERON,which being contrary to the law of the Church of Rome, he was forced toretire into the woods for concealment, until he procured a remission fromPope Paul the third. He is stated to have had an only son,Patrick."(Source: McKerlie)
Note: If this John HERON married a cousin-german (Margaret HERON) thenJohn's father Andrew HERON must have had a brother!

Sources for John HERON:

History of the Lands and Their Owners in Galloway,

Notes for Margaret HERON:

Name: Margaret HERON
Born: abt. 1492

!"A cousin-germaine to her husband, John HERON, which being contrary tothe law of the Church of Rome, he was forced to retire into the woods forconcealment until he had procured a remission from Pope Paul III."(Source: McKerlie)