Walter Scott (1549 - 1574)

Born 1549 in Buccleuch, Selkirkshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Douglas) Stewart — married 19 Jan 1567 in Scotland

Descendants

Died 17 Apr 1574 at about age 25 in Branxholme, Roxburghshire, Scotland [uncertain]

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Biography

Walter Scott is Notable.

Walter Scott, the son of Sir William Scott of Kirkurd and Grisel Betoun, was born in 1549.^[1]

He was made Captain of Newark Castle between 1566 and 1579, and rebuilt Branxholm Castle after it had been blown up by the English army in 1570.^[1]

Walter Scott died at Branxholm on 17 April 1574, aged 25.^[1][2]

Walter married Margaret Douglas on 19 January 1567/68 with whom he had three children:^[1]

1. Walter Scott, 1st Lord Scott of Buccleuch
2. Margaret Scott
3. Mary Scott m. William Elliot of Lariston

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} The Scots Peerage Balfour Paul; Vol 2; pages 231-232
2. ↑ Index of Wills & Testaments; Scot, Walter; 18/11/1574; Sir, of Branxholm, knight; Testament Testamentar and Inventory; Edinburgh Commissary Court; CC8/8/3; from www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

See also:

• Wikipedia: Walter Scott, 4th Baron of Buccleuch

• Wikidata: Item Q7966089, en:Wikipedia

• The Peerage: Walter Scott