 Several of his ancestors had been cautioned, imprisoned and bonded, and finally had their land confiscated for Covenanting activity during the reign of King James VII.There is a so-called "Covenanters" Stone still at Fortissat, and the Mains Farm still exists, as does Fortissat House.The family lands were restored with the so-called Glorious Revolution, when William of Orange invaded England and drove King James VII from is throne.