James (Leslie) Leslie IInd of Pitcaple (abt. 1450 - abt. 1505)

Born about 1450 in Balquhain, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Descendants

Biography

James (Leslie) Leslie IInd of Pitcaple is a member of Clan Leslie.

James Leslie, likely born about 1450, was the second son to Sir William Leslie, 4th of Balquhain, and his third wife, Euphemia Lindsay, only child and heiress of William Lindsay of Cairney, second son of David, first Earl of Crawford, by Janet, daughter of King Robert II. It is from her that he acquired the lands of Cairney and thus provided Pitcaple to his sons of her; firstly David, the older brother, and then James.

James inherited the lands and titles when his brother was killed in Edinburgh, 1472.

He died at some time close to 27th October 1506, as this is when his son is served heir.

Family

He married Elizabeth Seton, daughter of the Baron of Meldrum, and had issue:

• David Leslie, who will inherit the lands and titles.

• James Leslie, later of Rosseviot. James was the tutor and guardian to his nephew.

• Walter Leslie. He became the Parson of Monymusk. His wife's name is unknown but he had a son, possibly illegitimate, Robert. Robert is noted as an Advocate in Edinburgh and he purchased the lands of Innerpestry, and part of the barony of Kinnaird. Robert died in 1537, having had issue, although his wife is not noted -- Andrew, became an advocate. He had a daughter married to James Brown, besides other children, who died young. -- Unknown (male) Leslie, became the Parson of Mortlach. He married Miss Monypenny of Pitmille, and had two sons Robert, who died at Venice, and William, who died at Cullen. -- John Leslie, became parson at Kinnoul. -- A daughter, married to Thomas Hamilton, and was the mother of Sir Thomas Hamilton, first Earl of Haddington. He did marry again, to Lady Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of the Earl of Athole, and had further children: -- Andrew Leslie and a daughter that became the Prioress at Elcho. Andrew married, and had two children; a John Leslie, became a Priest, commonly called Sir John the Priest; and George Leslie.

Sources

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Publications:

• Historical records of the family of Leslie from 1067 to 1868-9; Charles Joseph Leslie; Volume 3 - Family of Balquhain - Pitcaple Branch.

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