Metcalfe 1909, p. 310, line 6: "On June 22, 1652, the Earl of Abercorn signed a disposition, by which, for the sum of £13,333 6s 8p. Scots, he sold to the Earl of Angus 'the Lordship and barony of Paisley, comprehending ..." Metcalfe, William Musham (1909). A History of Paisley. Paisley: Alexander Gardner. OCLC1046586600.
Anderson 1877, p. 1: "Claud, fourth earl of Abercorn, adhered to James II. at the Revolution, and after the Battle of the Boyne embarked for France, but was killed on the voyage in 1690."
Gazette 1691, p. 1: "... the Orange Branch of Flushing, George Pierre commander, from Ireland, with a Prize of 6 guns and 6 Pattereroes, bound from Limericke to France, having on board several Passengers, and among the rest the Lord Abercorne, who was killed in the fight." "Rye, August 8". London Gazette. No. 2687. 8 August 1691.
Metcalfe 1909, p. 310, line 6: "On June 22, 1652, the Earl of Abercorn signed a disposition, by which, for the sum of £13,333 6s 8p. Scots, he sold to the Earl of Angus 'the Lordship and barony of Paisley, comprehending ..." Metcalfe, William Musham (1909). A History of Paisley. Paisley: Alexander Gardner. OCLC1046586600.