For the reader’s convenience in identifying the 16 barons of the original Houstoun estate in Renfrewshire, mentioned in preceding chapters, a list has been compiled. The sources are Crawfurd’s "History of the Shire of Renfrew," published in 1710, and Campbell’s "Houstoniana," published in 1864. Dates on which the barons came into possession, or date of first reference, and date of death are given as far as available.

Sir Hugh of Padinan, received grant between 1153 and 1160.
Sir Reginald, son of Hugh.
Sir Hugh Fitz-Reginald, succeeded around 1225.
Sir Finlay de Houstoun, Knight, mentioned 1296. (Missing Generations)
Sir Patrick Houstoun I, Knight, mentioned 1429, died 1450.
Sir John Iloustoun I, succeeded 1450, died 1456.
Sir Peter Iloustoun, succeeded 1456, killed 1513.
Sir Patrick Houstoun IL, Knight, succeeded 1513, killed 1526.
Sir John Houstoun II, chartered 1528, died 1542.
Sir Patrick Houstoun III, Knight, succeeded 1542, died 1605.
Sir John Houstoun III, Knight, succeeded 1605, died 1609.
Sir Ludovick Houstoun, succeeded 1609, died 1662.
Sir Patrick Houstoun IV, Baronet, succeeded 1662, died died 1696.
Sir John Houstoun IV, Baronet, succeeded 1696, died 1717.
Sir John Houstoun V, Baronet, succeeded 1717, died 1722.
Sir John Houstoun VI, Baronet, succeeded 1722, died child.less 1751.