James Sinclair (abt. 1661 - 1742)

Born about 1661 in Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland

Died 28 Dec 1742 at about age 81 in Scotland

Biography

James Sinclair was born in Scotland.

James Sinclair is Notable.

James Sinclair was born in Dunbeath Castle, Caitness, Scotland ^[1]
He was the 4th son of Sir William Sinclair of Dunbeath and Elizabeth

SIBLINGS:

• John Sinclair, of Dunbeath & Latheron
• Catherine Sinclair Dunbar
• Alexander Sinclair
• William Sinclair of Stemster

"James Sinclair, of Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland, 4th son of William Sinclair, of Latheron and of Dunbeath (M.P. for Caithness-shire, 1661-63), by Elizabeth, da. of Sir James Sinclair, 1st Baronet [S. 1631], of Mey, suc. to the estate of Dunbeath, on the death of his father in 1690, and suc. to that of Stemster, co. Caithness, on the death, Dec. 1699, of his br. William Sinclair, to whom he was served, 28 Feb. 1701, heir of entail and provision general.
He was M.P. for Caithness-shire, 1703-7 and was created a Baronet , as above, the sign manual, being dated at Windsor, 12 Oct. 1704, with rem. to heirs male for ever.
He m. firstly Isabel, da. and coheir of Sir Archibald Muir, of Thornton, Ayr, Scotland - L. Provost of Edinburgh. He m. secondly Isobel, da. of John Lumsden, shipmaster, in Aberdeen, but by her had no male issue. He d. 28 Sep. 1742." ^[2]

Sir James Sinclair represented Caithness in parliament, 1703-7. ^[3]

First Marriage

Sir James Sinclair of Dunbeath, 1st Baronet, married Isabel Muir daughter of Sir Archibald Muir of Thornton of Ayr, Scotland, L. Provost of Edinburgh.

CHILDREN:

1. Sir William Sinclair of Dunbeath 2nd Baronet
2. Sir Benjamin Sinclair, 4th Baronet of Dunbeath

Second Marriage

Sir James Sinclair of Dunbeath, 1st Baronet, married Isabel Lumsden daughter of John Lumsden, shipmaster, in Aberdeen, Scotland.

CHILDREN:

1. Jean Sinclair m. Capt. Robert Campbell of Glenfalloch He gained the rank of Surgeon in the 39th Regiment. He died in 1794 at Guadeloupe, Caribbean Islands. ^[4]

History of the Baronetage
The main Scottish branches of the Sinclair clan are headed by the Earl of Caithness, Earl of Rosslyn, Lord Sinclair, Viscount Thurso and the holder of the Sinclair of Dunbeath baronetcy.

The Sinclair Baronetcy, of Dunbeath in the County of Caithness, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 12 October 1704 for Sir James Sinclair, (this Profile) with remainder to his heirs male whatsoever.
He was a descendant of George Sinclair, 4th Earl of Caithness.

Sir James Sinclair, 1st Baronet (died 1742)

Future Sinclair baronets, of Dunbeath (1704) ^[5]

• Sir William Sinclair, 2nd Baronet (died 1767)
• Sir Alexander Sinclair, 3rd Baronet (died 1786)
• Sir Benjamin Sinclair, 4th Baronet (died 1796)
• Sir John Sinclair, 5th Baronet (died 1842)
• Sir John Sinclair, 6th Baronet (1794–1873)
• Sir John Rose George Sinclair, 7th Baronet (1864–1926)
• Sir Ronald Norman John Charles Udny Sinclair, 8th Baronet (1899–1952)
• Sir John Rollo Norman Blair Sinclair, 9th Baronet (1928–1990)
• Sir Patrick Robert Richard Sinclair, 10th Baronet (1936–2011)
• Sir William Robert Francis Sinclair, 11th Baronet (born 1979)

Sources

1. ↑ "History of Dunbeath Castle, Caitness, Scotland" Formerly known as Girnigoe Castle which isin the northernmost east coast of Scotland. (http://www.caithness.org/caithness/castles/sinclairgirnigoe/)
2. ↑ Complete baronetage; Cokayne, George E. (George Edward); 1904; Vol. IV; page 431 (https://archive.org/details/cu31924092524408/page/n449/mode/2up?view=theater) Accessed 7 May 2021
3. ↑ Sir James Sinclair represented Caithness in parliament, 1703-7. Citing: Page 1856 Burke's peerage and baronetage, Title No 2072558 by Sir John Bernard Burke, and Peter Ashworth. (https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/126201-a-genealogical-and-heraldic-history-of-the-peerage-and-baronetage-the-privy-council-knightage-and-companionage?offset=2)
4. ↑ "Marriage of daughter, Jean Sinclair to Capt. Robert Campbell" Burkes Peerage Page 306 - A genealogical and heraldic history of the peerage and baronetage, the Privy Council, knightage and companionage Title No 2072558 Creator Burke, John Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 Burke, Ashworth P. 1864-1919 (https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/126201-a-genealogical-and-heraldic-history-of-the-peerage-and-baronetage-the-privy-council-knightage-and-companionage?offset=2) http://www.familysearch.org/
5. ↑ Sourced from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_baronets) Citing this Page: Wikipedia contributors, "Sinclair baronets," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sinclair_baronets&oldid=910187611 (accessed 6 May 2021).

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