Elizabeth Edmonstone (abt. 1592)

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Biography

Elizabeth Edmonstone is a member of Edmonstone Clan.

Elizabeth was born about 1592.

Parents and Siblings:

Sir James, 6th of Duntreath, 1580-1618.

Mortgaged Duntreath and decided to move the family to Ireland.

m. 1stly Helen, dau. of James Stirling of Keir, by whom he had:

1 William, his heir.

Their daughters were :

1 Mary, m. 1stly John Cunningham of Cunninghamhead., Ayrshire. m. 2ndly, The Hon. Sir William Graham of Braco, 2nd son of John, 3rd Earl of Montrose.

2 Marjory m. Claude Hamilton of Cocknay, Dumbarton.

3 Helen m. John Lennox of Bransogle.

m. 2ndly, in 1585, Margaret, dau. of Sir John Colquhoun of Luss, by whom he had :

1 son, Robert. According to Sir Archibald Edmonstone, 3rd. Bt. died unmarried. But it is possible that it was who was the founder of the cadet branch of the family in America.

Their daughters were:

1 Elizabeth m. James Edmonstone of Broich.

2 Margaret.

3 Agnes.

4 Jean.

Sir James died c.1618 & was succeeded by his eldest son,

Sources

• “Report on Manuscripts in various collections” Hereford, 1901-1913. Historical Manuscripts Commission. Vol. V. 1909. p.72-184 Manuscripts of Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath ( v, ‘DUNTREATH MS’ )

• http://www.edmonstone.com/