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430. Elspeth SINCLAIR 82 (James295, MAGNUS227, Alexander179, JAMES of Newclett and Estaquoy144, Thomas108, Alexander Of Dunbeath And Stemster67, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

431. Duncan SINCLAIR (James295, MAGNUS227, Alexander179, JAMES of Newclett and Estaquoy144, Thomas108, Alexander Of Dunbeath And Stemster67, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 1 Jan 1730 in Islay, Argyll, Scotland and died on 1 Jan 1817 in Islay, Argyll, Scotland, at age 87.

432. Donald SINCLAIR (James295, MAGNUS227, Alexander179, JAMES of Newclett and Estaquoy144, Thomas108, Alexander Of Dunbeath And Stemster67, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 1 Jan 1732 in Islay, Argyll, Scotland.

433. Neil SINCLAIR (James295, MAGNUS227, Alexander179, JAMES of Newclett and Estaquoy144, Thomas108, Alexander Of Dunbeath And Stemster67, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 1 Jan 1734 in Islay, Argyll, Scotland.

434. Hallow SINCLAIR 82 (James295, MAGNUS227, Alexander179, JAMES of Newclett and Estaquoy144, Thomas108, Alexander Of Dunbeath And Stemster67, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1736 in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

435. John SINCLAIR 82 (James295, MAGNUS227, Alexander179, JAMES of Newclett and Estaquoy144, Thomas108, Alexander Of Dunbeath And Stemster67, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 1 Jan 1740 in Harray, Orkney Islands, Scotland and died on 1 Jan 1794 in Harray, Orkney Islands, Scotland, at age 54.

John married Barbara MAXWELL,82 daughter of Peter MAXWELL and Ann IRVINE, on 10 Dec 1763 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Barbara was born in 1739 in St Andrews, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 612    i. William SINCLAIR 82 was born on 29 Oct 1764 in Orkney Islands, Scotland, was baptised on 29 Oct 1764 in Orkney Islands, Orkney, Scotland, and died on 20 Apr 1818 in York Factory, Manitoba, Canada, at age 53.

+ 613    ii. Elisabeth SINCLAIR was born on 14 Jan 1766 and was baptised on 18 Jan 1766 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

+ 614    iii. John SINCLAIR 82 was born on 2 May 1768 in Orkney Islands, Scotland and was baptised on 8 May 1768 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

+ 615    iv. Annie SINCLAIR 82 was born on 22 Oct 1770 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

+ 616    v. Barbara SINCLAIR was born on 17 Jan 1775 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland and was baptised on 20 Jan 1775 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

+ 617    vi. Margaret SINCLAIR was born on 19 Feb 1778 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, was baptised on 27 Feb 1778 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, and died before 1782 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

+ 618    vii. Margaret SINCLAIR 82 was born on 23 Jul 1782 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, was baptised on 26 Jul 1782 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, and died on 21 Apr 1862 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, at age 79.

436. John SINCLAIR 1,2,16,25,26,107,199 (John296, John228, John183, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 9 Aug 1691 in Ulbster, Wick, Caithness, Scotland199,200 and died in 1736 in Scotland, at age 45.

The children of John (of Ulbster) Sinclair and Henrietta Brodie are listed as:
George (of Ulbster) Sinclair, born about 1720, died 1776
James (of Harpsdale) Sinclair, born about 1720
John (Capt) Sinclair, born about 1720
Aemilia Sinclair, born about 1720 (note - is this where Amelia came from in our family??)

This is very curious as all the children were christened in the same year and the only one of these children is actually registered in the General Registery Office of Scotland - George , whose christening date is shown as 1715 in Dyke, Moray. The other child of this couple that is registered is not listed.

Listing taken from "Descendants of George Sinclair - 4th Earl of Caithness, for ten Generatio ns" compiled by H.S. Cummings, Jr.
(John of Ulbster is entry number 207)

John married Henrietta BRODIE,1,2,16,227 daughter of George BRODIE Of Brodie, on 9 Apr 1714 in Dyke, Moray, Scotland.94.,228 Henrietta was born on 2 Feb 1695 in Dyke, Moray, Scotland.200,227

John SINCLAIR M111332
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Henriet BRODIE
Marriage: 15 Apr 1714
Dyke, Moray, Scotland
Alt Marriage: John Sinclair Date: 15 Apr 1714 Location: Dyke, Moray, Scotland

Y

sister of the Lord Lyon


Children from this marriage were:

+ 619    i. George SINCLAIR 1,2,16,229 was born in 1715 in Dyke, Moray, Scotland200,229 and was baptised on 22 Apr 1715 in Dyke, Moray, Scotland.94,200,229,230

+ 620    ii. Amelia SINCLAIR 1,2,16 was born in 1714.

+ 621    iii. Mary SINCLAIR 1,2,231 was born on 25 Apr 1725 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.94,200,231,232

+ 622    iv. Captain John SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 was born after 1716 and died in 1787 in York.11,233

437. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,177 (George Of Bilbster And Clyth, Baronet (Sir)299, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Jean married William SINCLAIR Of Oust And Thrumster,1.,2 son of William SINCLAIR Of Thrumster 1,2 and Margaret INNES,1,2.,6.,177

Y

Events

Disponed Oust to John Sinclair of Brims, 1719. 177

438. Mary SINCLAIR 1,2,6,177 (George Of Bilbster And Clyth, Baronet (Sir)299, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

439. Anne SINCLAIR 1,2,6,177 (George Of Bilbster And Clyth, Baronet (Sir)299, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

440. John SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 (Ann SINCLAIR300, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1660 and died in 1706, aged about 46.

St Clair's states that John married Margaret Sinclair, daughter of Sir James of Mey, however, she married John's son, therefore cannot have married the father. At this point, who John Sinclair of Stirkoke married remains a mystery.

John was served heir to his father in 1681

John married Jean SINCLAIR,1.,2 daughter of George SINCLAIR 1st Of Barrock 1,2,6,161 and Anne DUNBAR Of Hempriggs,.1.,2

3rd cousins once removed.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 344)

441. Charles SINCLAIR Of Bilbster 1,2,11 (Ann SINCLAIR300, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1666.

Y

Apparently known as the "Earl of Hell" (St Clair's, p. 238)
@HI21673@

Charles married Katherine SINCLAIR,1,2,6.,182 daughter of George SINCLAIR 1st Of Barrock 1,2,6,161 and Anne DUNBAR Of Hempriggs,.1.,2

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 345)

442. Marjory DUNBAR 1,2 (Mary SINCLAIR302, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Marjory married David SINCLAIR Of Southdun,1,2,6,196 son of Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun 1,2 and Janet MURRAY,1,2,6,196 in 1748 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6.,196 David was born before 1695 and died after 1755.

1747 - executed an entail of the estate


Children from this marriage were:

+ 623    i. Marjory SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 was born about 1749.6,196

+ 624    ii. Katherine SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 was born after 1750.6,196

443. Sir Patrick DUNBAR 3rd Baronet, Northfield 1,2 (Mary SINCLAIR302, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1676 and died on 5 Apr 1763, aged about 87.

No surviving male issue.

Patrick married Katherine SINCLAIR Lady Bowermadden,1,2 daughter of William SINCLAIR Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies 1,2 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1,2 ____________.6.,127 Katherine was born before 1690.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 340)

Patrick next married Catherine BRODIE Mentoun 1,2 in 1722.

Y

444. George SINCLAIR 1,2,6,201 (Isabel SINCLAIR303, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Known to be the eldest son of Isobel

445. Francis SINCLAIR 1,2,6,201 (Isabel SINCLAIR303, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

446. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,201 (Isabel SINCLAIR303, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Elizabeth married Richard SINCLAIR Of Thura 1.,2.,6.,201

Y

447. John SINCLAIR 3rd Of Lybster 1,2,6,203 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1). Another name for John was John SINCLAIR 3rd Of Ulbster.203

Y

1694 - styled "Fiar" (St Clair's, p. 229)
1709 - styled "of Lybster" (St Clair's, p.229)

Said to have had no issue and no marriage is mentioned.

448. Patrick SINCLAIR Northfield 1,2,6,203 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died after 1702.

In Northfield after 1702 (St Clair's, p. 229)

Some sources mention that he married an Amelia Sinclair, who was Alexander's mother.

Patrick married someone.

His child was:

+ 625    i. Alexander SINCLAIR 4th Of Lybster 1,2,6,78,81,234 was born before 1689.

449. William SINCLAIR Of Hoy And Scotscalder 1,2,6,203 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died after 1729.

1713 - William adjudged Ulgrimbeg and Ulgrimore from the Assery Sinclairs.
1729 - William exchanged Hoy and Geise for the estate of Scotscalder with James Murray, son of Patrick of Pennyland

There does not appear to be any record of the name of William's wife.

This is the most likely candidate for William Sinclair of Lieurary, or else his son. Although St Clair's does not note a son named William, it is most likely that he had one. Not all his children are noted in any one genealogy, and as there are at least three sons, one of his sons will have been named after him. Also missing from his list of children is a James Sinclair, named after his father.

William married someone.

His children were:

+ 626    i. Alexander SINCLAIR Of Sixpenny 1,2,6.,235

+ 627    ii. John SINCLAIR 2nd Of Scotscalder 1,2,6,203 was born before 1710.

+ 628    iii. Robert SINCLAIR 1,2,6,203 died after 1734.

+ 629    iv. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2 was born in 1714, was baptised on 13 Oct 1714 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland,94,236 and died on 19 May 1775 in Strathy, Farr, Sutherland, Scotland, at age 61.

+ 630    v. Barbara SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,203

450. Robert SINCLAIR Of Geise 1,2,6,203 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1742 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6,204

Events

Robert was employed as, Advocate. 203

Robert married Katherine ROSS Lady Bighouse,1,2,6,204 daughter of William ROSS Of Kindeace, ____________.6.,78 Katherine died about 1757 in Trantlemore, Sutherland.6,204

Children from this marriage were:

+ 631    i. Name Unknown SINCLAIR 1.,2

+ 632    ii. Katherine SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,204

+ 633    iii. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,204 died before 1775.6,78

+ 634    iv. Barbara SINCLAIR 1,2,6,204 was born before 1725.

+ 635    v. Mary SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,204

451. George SINCLAIR 1,2,6,203,205,206 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

This couple are related to our Sinclair, as their daughter, Helen, was living with Andrew and Charlotte when she died.

St Clair' has the notation "1731" next to George's name, but without any explanation of what it means.

George married Margaret CORMACK,1,2,205,206 daughter of John CORMACK, on 27 Dec 1769 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.94.,237 Margaret was born in 1745 and was baptised on 25 May 1745 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

Y

Name was given as Mary on her marriage certificate, and Margaret on her daughter's death certificate.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 636    i. Francis SINCLAIR 1,2 was born in 1770 and died on 18 Feb 1855 in Mavesy, Clyth, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland,205,206 at age 85.

+ 637    ii. Jannet SINCLAIR 1,2 was born in 1775, was baptised on 14 May 1775 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland,94,239 and died on 1 Jan 1863 in Lybster, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland,240,241 at age 88.

+ 638    iii. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2 was born in Oct 1777 in Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

+ 639    iv. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2 was born in 1788 and died on 29 Jun 1866 in Janetstown, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland,242,243 at age 78.

+ 640    v. George SINCLAIR 1,2 was born before 1790 and died before 1855.

452. Beatrix SINCLAIR 1,2,6,203 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1693.

Y

Beatrix married James SUTHERLAND In Ausdale 1,2,6,203 in 1707.6.,203 James was born before 1690.

Y

453. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,203 (Katharine SINCLAIR306, Patrick 3rd Of Ulbster229, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Elizabeth married John McKAY Of Kirktomy 1,2 ____________.105.,244 John died in Dec 1732 in Badlinoch, Scotland.105,244

Events

Precept of Clare Constat as heir to his father in the wadset of Kirtomy, 22 Nov 1692. 244

Obtained Farr in wadset, 1704, Farr, Sutherland, Scotland. 244

Children from this marriage were:

+ 641    i. James McKAY 1,2,105.,244

+ 642    ii. John McKAY Of Borgie 1,2,105,244 died in 1750.105,245

454. Rev William ABERNETHY 1,2,6,177 (John ABERNETHY Bishop Of Caithness307, Henrietta SINCLAIR231, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1602.

Y

"of Halkirk, 1627, and of Thurso, 1636" St Clair's, p. 249

William married Henrietta SINCLAIR,1,2 daughter of John SINCLAIR 2nd Of Ulbster 1,2 and Jean CHISHOLM,1,2 about 1639.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 231)

455. William SINCLAIR Of Oust And Thrumster 1,2 (William Of Thrumster309, John Of Tannach And Brims232, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Events

Disponed Oust to John Sinclair of Brims, 1719. 177

William married Jean SINCLAIR,1,2,6.,177 daughter of Sir George SINCLAIR Of Bilbster And Clyth, Baronet 1,2,6,177 and UNKNOWN,.1.,2

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 437)

456. James SINCLAIR 4th Of Southdun 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1). He had no known marriage and no known children.

Y

Died before reaching adulthood.

457. David SINCLAIR Of Southdun 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1695 and died after 1755.

1747 - executed an entail of the estate

David married Lady Janet SINCLAIR,1,2,6,196 daughter of Sir John SINCLAIR 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle 1,2 and Jean/Janet CARMICHAEL Hyndford Family,1,2,4,224 in 1714 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. Janet was born before 16986,196 and died in 1720 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6,196

Children from this marriage were:

+ 643    i. Patrick SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 was born about 17156,196 and died about 1724,6,196 aged about 9.

+ 644    ii. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 was born about 1717 and died about 1717.

+ 645    iii. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 was born about 1718.

+ 646    iv. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 was born about 1720.6,196

David next married Marjory DUNBAR,1,2 daughter of Sir Robert DUNBAR 2nd Baronet, Northfield 1,2,6,196 and Mary SINCLAIR,1,2,6,177 in 1748 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6.,196

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 442)

David next married Margaret MURRAY Of Clairden 1.,2.,6.,196

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 647    i. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 died in 1774 in Lyons.6,196

458. Patrick SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

459. Majory SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Majory married William CALDER Of Lynegar 1.,2.,6.,196

Y

460. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

461. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Janet married John SINCLAIR 5th Of Rattar,1,2,4,6,196,208.,209 son of John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar 1,2,6,11,78 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1,2,11.,94.,154 John died on 3 Dec 1733 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.4,209

19 Dec 1719 - served heir to his father


Children from this marriage were:

+ 648    i. Jacobina SINCLAIR 1,2,4,209 was baptised on 9 Apr 1717 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.4,94,209,246

+ 649    ii. John SINCLAIR 1,2,4,209 was born about 1720 and died in 1734 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland,4,209 aged about 14.

+ 650    iii. William SINCLAIR 6th Of Rattar; 10Th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness 1,2 was born on 2 Apr 1727 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom and died on 29 Nov 1779 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland,4,209 at age 52.

462. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun316, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Elizabeth married Henry BUDGE 1,2,6,196 on 14 Mar 1801 in Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland.6.,196.,200

Y

463. David SINCLAIR 1,2 (David SINCLAIR In Brabsterdorran318, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

464. William BRUCE Of Stansill 1,2,6,78 (Margaret SINCLAIR320, Jean SINCLAIR235, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

William married Elspeth SINCLAIR,1,2,6,78 daughter of James SINCLAIR Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar 1,2 and Janet BRUCE,1,2,6,78 about 1652.4.,179 Elspeth was born before 1636.

Known to have been cousins.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 398)

465. John SINCLAIR 5th Of Rattar 1,2,4,6,196,208,209 (John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar323, Elizabeth SINCLAIR236, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died on 3 Dec 1733 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.4,209

19 Dec 1719 - served heir to his father

John married Janet SINCLAIR,1,2,6.,196 daughter of Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun 1,2 and Janet MURRAY,1,2.,6.,196

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 461)

466. Barbara SINCLAIR 1,2 (John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar323, Elizabeth SINCLAIR236, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Barbara was reputedly the sister of the Earl of Caithness (Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, p. 1101).

Barbara married John SINCLAIR Of Forss,1 son of George SINCLAIR Of Forss 1,2 and Mary SINCLAIR,1,2,81,160 ____________.78

This couple were related in eleven different ways, from 2nd cousins to 5th cousins.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 360)

Barbara next married John SINCLAIR,2 son of George SINCLAIR Of Forss 1,2 and Mary SINCLAIR,1,2,81,160 ____________.6

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 361)

467. William SINCLAIR 5th Of Freswick 1,2,6,182 (John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar323, Elizabeth SINCLAIR236, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1769 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6,210

1712 - succeeded to Freswick via an entail from his uncle, David Sinclair, 4th of Freswick.

1751 - Purchased Dunbeath

William married Katherine SUTHERLAND,1,2,6,210 daughter of George SUTHERLAND Of Forse, about 1721. Katherine was born about 1701.

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 651    i. Jean SINCLAIR Freswick 1,2,6.,182

+ 652    ii. John SINCLAIR 6th Of Freswick 1,2,6.,210

468. Frances SINCLAIR 1,2 (John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar323, Elizabeth SINCLAIR236, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1712.

Y

Frances married James SINCLAIR Of Latheron; Heir Apparent Of Dunbeath,1,2 son of John SINCLAIR Of Dunbeath, Latheron And Geanies 1,2 and Isabella MACKENZIE,1,2 in 1728.6.,247 James was born before 1710 and died in 1775.

2nd cousins, plus related in five other ways.

Never gained possession of the Dunbeath estates "...through the machinations of his Uncle Sir James." (St Clair's, p. 237).

William Sinclair of Freswick was his brother-in-law, and in 1751 and 1753, with the consent of his son (indicating his son was of age by this time) he sold his claim to Dunbeath to William of Freswick. How William of Freswick could have been his brother-in-law is not recorded, nor is any sister recorded who married William of Freswick.


The child from this marriage was:

+ 653    i. James SINCLAIR Of Latheron 1,2 was born after 1728 and died in 1788.

469. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2 (John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar323, Elizabeth SINCLAIR236, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

daughter of John Sinclair of Rattar

Margaret married Alexander SINCLAIR 2nd Of Brabster-Myre,1,2 son of John SINCLAIR Of Brabster-Myre 1,2 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1,2,6,177 ____________.6.,221 Alexander died before 1709.

Second cousins

(Duplicate Line. See Person 341)

Margaret next married Alexander GIBSON Dean Of Bower 1,2,6,196,201,208 on 7 Feb 1709 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94.,248

Y

Events

Alexander was employed as, Dean of Bower. 196

Alexander was employed as, Minister of Canisbay. 208

470. Katherine SINCLAIR 1,2,6,208 (John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar323, Elizabeth SINCLAIR236, John 2nd Of Ulbster185, William 1st Of Mey147, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Katherine married George MANSON Of Bridgend 1,2,6,208 about 1702 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Y

471. Sir James SINCLAIR 6th Of Mey And 3Rd Baronet 1,2 (William Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet (Sir)324, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1650.

Died in a debtor's prison

There seems to be some confusion about which Sinclair of Mey married into the Duffus family. St Clair's states it was James the 7th of Mey who married Mary, daughter of James Sutherland, who *should* have been 5th Lord Duffus, except the title had been attainted 2 generations previously. Other sources state it was James, 6th of Mey who married Charlotte, daughter of Eric (4th Lord Duffus).
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James married Jane SINCLAIR Lady Mey,1,2.,11 daughter of Francis SINCLAIR Of Keiss And Northfield 1,2,11 and Elizabeth FRASER,1.,2.,11

3rd cousins once removed.

Y

Also known as Jean

(Duplicate Line. See Person 369)

James next married Unknown UNKNOWN.1.,2

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 654    i. George SINCLAIR Mey 1,2 was born before 1695 and died after 1716.

472. George SINCLAIR 1,2,94,154 (William Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet (Sir)324, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 2 Aug 1653 in Scotland11,94,154 and was baptised on 8 Aug 1653 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94,154,207

Y

Events

George was employed as, Officer in the Army.

George married Margaret MONCREIFF 1,2,4,211 in 1687 in Dunbarny, Perth, Scotland.94

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 655    i. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,4,211 was born on 15 Nov 1687 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.11

473. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,11,94,154 (William Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet (Sir)324, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 165594,154 and was baptised on 14 Oct 1655 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94,154,207

Y

Elizabeth married John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar,1,2,6,11,78 son of William SINCLAIR 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick 1,2,6,78 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1,2 after 1670.6.,78 John was born about 1643 and died in 1714 in Inverness, Inverness, Scotland,4,179 aged about 71.

This couple were third cousins once removed and fourth cousins.

30 March 1650 - charter of Rattar from his father.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 323)

474. Barbara SINCLAIR 1,2,11,94,154 (William Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet (Sir)324, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 165794,154 and was baptised on 7 Jun 1657 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94,154

Y

Barbara married David SINCLAIR 4th Of Freswick,1,2,6,11,78 son of William SINCLAIR 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick 1,2,6,78 and Jean CUNNINGHAM "Jeanag Of Rattar",1,2 on 9 Apr 1695 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6.,249 They had no children.

Y

11 Nov 1696 - served heir-male and of Tailzie to James Sinclair of Freswick

April 1712 - executed an entail in favour of William, the second son of David's half brother, John of Rattar, to the exclusion of his own sisters, Anne and Janet.

475. Mary SINCLAIR 1,2 (William Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet (Sir)324, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 29 Mar 1660 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom11 and was baptised on 29 Mar 1660 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94

Y

Nothing at all seems to be known about this daughter. The only reference to her appears to be in Henderson's "Caithness Family History", page 54.

Further note: Burkes Peerage also lists her and has a birth date for her.

476. Kenneth SINCLAIR 1,2,94,154 (William Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet (Sir)324, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 166494,154 and was baptised on 30 Aug 1664 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94,154,207,213

Witnesses: Sinclair of Rattar and John Kennedy of Carmucks.

Y

This child is not recorded in the genealogies!

Caithness: Canisbay - Parish Registers, 1652-1666
Baptismes.
Baptismes.
August, 1664.
County: Caithness
Country: Scotland
30 Aug 1664 Sir William Sinclair of Cannasbey; Kenneth; John Kennedy of Carmucks, and --- Sinclair of Ratter.

477. John SINCLAIR Of Durran 1,2 (Robert Of Durran326, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1678 and died in 1728.

Apparently granted a disposition of Durran in 1717 by Lord Glenorchy

John married Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock,1,2,6.,182 daughter of George SINCLAIR 1st Of Barrock 1,2,6,161 and Elizabeth MURRAY Of Clairden,1,2.,6.,182

Second cousins once removed.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 349)

478. Anne SINCLAIR Of Durran 1,2,6,182 (Robert Of Durran326, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

This was her second marriage - her first was to James Sutherland of Langwell

Anne married John SINCLAIR 2nd Of Barrock,1,2,6,182 son of George SINCLAIR 1st Of Barrock 1,2,6,161 and Anne DUNBAR Of Hempriggs,1,2 before 1706. John died in 1743 in Scotland.6,182

Second cousins once removed.

The estate of Barrock was judicially sold and John and his heir left Caithness.

Events

1725. Subscribed to The Life of Mary Stewart, Queen of Scotland and France ... Done into English, with notes, 1725, FREEBAIRN, James. Edinburgh
Subject: biography.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 343)

479. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2,6,215 (Robert Of Durran326, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

480. John MACKENZIE 2nd Earl Of Cromarty 1,2 (Anne SINCLAIR328, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before Feb 1731.

John married someone.

His child was:

+ 656    i. George MACKENZIE 1,2 was born about 1703 and died in 1766, aged about 63.

481. Kenneth MACKENZIE 1,2 (Anne SINCLAIR328, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Ancestor of the Mackenzies, Baronets of Tarbat.

Kenneth (Sir), Bt, of Grandvale and Cromartie, cr a Baronet on his f's resignation, 29 April 1704, with remainder to heirs male whatsoever, and the precedence (1628) of his grandfather's patent. He was MP for Cromartie 1710-13 and 1727; m 1st, Mary, sis of David Kinnear of that Ilk (see BURKE's L.G. 1921 edn, BOYD-KINNEAR). He m 2nd, 1701, Anne Campbell. He m 3rd (contract 14 Jan 1726), Elizabeth Edwards, widow of Charles Graydon, and of Alexander Sutherland, of Kinminitle, and d.13 Sept 1728, having by his 2nd wife had, with other issue,
1b George (Sir), Bt, of Cromartie, MP for Cromartie, sold Cromartie to William Urquhart, of Meldrum; m 1742, Elizabeth (d 24 Aug 1807), sis of Capt John Reid, and dsp 20 May 1748, and was s by his bro.
2b KENNETH (Sir), Bt; d unm 14 Sept 1763 when the baronetcy fell under attainder, having devolved on the attainted 3rd Earl of Cromartie. It was afterwards assumed, however, by the descendants of Alexander, 3rd s of the 1st Bt (see above), and on the extinction of that line by the descendants of Kenneth, next bro of the 1st Bt (see above).
1b Katherine; m 1st, James Callander and had issue; and m 2nd Dr Adam Murray, and d 17 June 1755.

482. James MACKENZIE Lord Royston 1,2 (Anne SINCLAIR328, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

483. Elizabeth MACKENZIE 1,2 (Anne SINCLAIR328, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Elizabeth married Sir George BROUN Of Coulston, 2Nd Baronet 1,2 in 1692 in Scotland.11

Y

484. Jean MACKENZIE 1,2 (Anne SINCLAIR328, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Jean married Sir Thomas STEWART Of Balcaskie, Baronet.1.,2

Y

485. Anne MACKENZIE 1,2 (Anne SINCLAIR328, James Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet (Sir)237, William 3rd Of Mey (Sir)186, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

St Clair's states that it was Jean McKenzie who married John, however Jean married Sir Thomas Stewart and it was actually Anne McKenzie who married John.

Anne married Sir John SINCLAIR Lord Murkle,1,2,6.,191 son of Sir John SINCLAIR 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle 1,2 and Jean/Janet CARMICHAEL Hyndford Family,1,2.,4.,224 John was born after 1644 and died on 21 Oct 1740 in Scotland.11

Brother to the 9th Earl.

Events

John was employed as, Senator of the College of Justice. 191

John has conflicting death information of 1755. 191 Burkes Peerage and St Clair's are in serious conflict over this death date.

486. James SINCLAIR Of Latheron; Heir Apparent Of Dunbeath 1,2 (John Of Dunbeath, Latheron And Geanies331, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1710 and died in 1775.

Never gained possession of the Dunbeath estates "...through the machinations of his Uncle Sir James." (St Clair's, p. 237).

William Sinclair of Freswick was his brother-in-law, and in 1751 and 1753, with the consent of his son (indicating his son was of age by this time) he sold his claim to Dunbeath to William of Freswick. How William of Freswick could have been his brother-in-law is not recorded, nor is any sister recorded who married William of Freswick.

James married Frances SINCLAIR,1,2 daughter of John SINCLAIR 4th Of Rattar 1,2,6,11,78 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1,2,11,94,154 in 1728.6.,247 Frances was born before 1712.

2nd cousins, plus related in five other ways.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 468)

487. Colonel William SINCLAIR 1,2 (John Of Dunbeath, Latheron And Geanies331, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

In the Bavarian Service; apparently left no issue.

488. Barbara SINCLAIR 1,2 (John Of Dunbeath, Latheron And Geanies331, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1). She had no known marriage and no known children.

Y

489. Female (Name Unknown) SINCLAIR 1,2 (John Of Dunbeath, Latheron And Geanies331, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Female married Mr TYRIE Of Edinburgh.1.,2

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 657    i. James TYRIE 1.,2

490. William SINCLAIR 2nd Baronet Of Dunbeath 1,2,11 (James 1st Baronet Of Dunbeath; Also Of Stemster (Sir)333, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died on 2 Aug 1767 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.187,217

The founder of the Baptists in Caithness was Sir William Sinclair of Keiss, who belonged to the Dunbeath family, and was, properly speaking, baronet of Dunbeath. His lady was a daughter of Sir James Dunbar of Hempriggs. On embracing Baptist views, Sir William went to London, and was there formally baptised, and admitted a member of his adopted church. He commenced preaching in Caithness about the year 1750, and continued to do so with great zeal for the space of fourteen years. He formed a church at Keiss, over which he regularly presided as pastor. In 1765 he left the county and went to Edinburgh, where he died two years afterwards.
History of Caithness, J. T. Calder, Chapter 14

Events

Sold Dunbeath to William Sinclair of Freswick. 11

William was employed as, Baptist Minister at Keiss and afterwards in Edinburgh. 11

William married Charlotte DUNBAR Hempriggs,1,2,11 daughter of Sir James SUTHERLAND-DUNBAR 1st Baronet 1,2 and Elizabeth DUNBAR,1,2 on 23 Dec 1731 in Scotland.11

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 658    i. Alexander SINCLAIR Dunbeath 1,2,11 died before 1767.

491. Sir Benjamin SINCLAIR 4th Of Dunbeath 1,2,11 (James 1st Baronet Of Dunbeath; Also Of Stemster (Sir)333, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died on 26 Oct 1796.6,201

Events

Disponed Stemster by his father, 31 Jan 1740. 11

Sold Stemster, After 1786. 11

Benjamin married Jean SINCLAIR,1,2,6.,201 daughter of John SINCLAIR 5th Of Assery 1,2,6,201 and Katherine SINCLAIR,1,2.,6.,204

St Clair's and Burkes Peerage are in agreement as to this marriage, although they are three generations separated.

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 659    i. Sir John SINCLAIR 5th Of Dunbeath 1,2,11 was baptised on 26 May 1766 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland94,236 and died on 1 Oct 1842,11 at age 76.

+ 660    ii. Isabella SINCLAIR 1,2,11,81.,218

+ 661    iii. Daughter One SINCLAIR 1,2.,11

+ 662    iv. Helen SINCLAIR 1,2,11,81.,218

+ 663    v. Daughter Two SINCLAIR 1,2.,11

492. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,81,218 (James 1st Baronet Of Dunbeath; Also Of Stemster (Sir)333, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1). Another name for Margaret was Elizabeth SINCLAIR.

Y

Margaret married William SINCLAIR Of Achingale And Newton,1,2,6,81,218,250 son of Alexander SINCLAIR Of Sixpenny 1,2,6,235 and Beatrix SINCLAIR,1,2,81,252 in 1738.81.,251 William was born in 1710 in Achingale, Caithness, Scotland94 and died about 1768, aged about 58.

Known to be the 2nd son.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 664    i. Alexander SINCLAIR 1,2,81.,251

+ 665    ii. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2,81,251 died in 1783 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.81,251

+ 666    iii. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,81.,251

493. Janet SUTHERLAND Lady Brabster 1,2 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR337, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died after 1787.

In 1787 Lady Brabster purchased West Canisbay.

Janet married George SINCLAIR 3rd Of Brabster (Or Brabster-Myre),1.,2 son of Alexander SINCLAIR 2nd Of Brabster-Myre 1,2 and Margaret SINCLAIR,.1.,2 George died before 1787.

2nd cousins; 3rd cousins, 3rd cousins once removed; 4th cousins once removed and 5th cousins.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 667    i. Captain Alexander SINCLAIR 1,2 died in 1756.6,253

+ 668    ii. James SINCLAIR 1.,2

+ 669    iii. Anne SINCLAIR Of Brabster 1.,2

494. Anne SUTHERLAND 1,2,6,219 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR337, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Anne married Alexander SINCLAIR Of Swinzie,1,2,6,182 son of George SINCLAIR 1st Of Barrock 1,2,6,161 and Elizabeth MURRAY Of Clairden,1,2,6,182 in 1717.6.,219

Y

Acquired Swinzie (now Lochend) from his father. His wife (Anne Sutherland) had inherited the estate of Risgill upon her father's death and Alexander Sinclair changed his surname to Sutherland.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 347)

495. John DUNBAR 1,2,6,220 (Katherine SINCLAIR Lady Bowermadden340, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1726.

predeceased his father (dvp)

Burkes Peerage claims John died, unmarried, in April 1749. St Clair's states he married Marjory Sinclair, but died with no issue. Marjory wasn't born until about 1749.

Events

John has conflicting death information of Apr 1749. This is the date Burkes Peerage gives for his death (without substantiation).

John married Marjory SINCLAIR,1,2,6,196 daughter of David SINCLAIR Of Southdun 1,2,6,196 and Marjory DUNBAR,1,2 about 1763.6.,220 Marjory was born about 1749.6,196 They had no children.

Cousins-german (first cousins).
St Clair's states that this couple married, but had no children. This directly contradicts Burkes Peerage who state he died prior to Marjory's birth, and unmarried.

As they were first cousins there should be a papal dispensation or some form of allowance for this marriage to prove or disprove it.

Y

St Clair's states very clearly that Marjory married John Dunbar, son of Sir Patrick Dunbar of Northfield, her cousin-german. This is the only Sir Patrick with a son John.

496. Margaret DUNBAR 1,2 (Katherine SINCLAIR Lady Bowermadden340, William Of Latheron, Dunbeath And Geanies238, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died on 12 Dec 1779.11

Margaret married The Most Rev. James OSWALD 1,2,11 on 27 Jan 1749 in Scotland.11 James died on 2 Aug 1793 in Scotland.11

His 2nd marriage.

497. George SINCLAIR 3rd Of Brabster (Or Brabster-Myre) 1,2 (Alexander 2nd Of Brabster-Myre341, John Of Brabster-Myre239, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before 1787.

George married Janet SUTHERLAND Lady Brabster,1.,2 daughter of James SUTHERLAND Of Langwell 1,2 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR,.1.,2 Janet died after 1787.

2nd cousins; 3rd cousins, 3rd cousins once removed; 4th cousins once removed and 5th cousins.

In 1787 Lady Brabster purchased West Canisbay.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 493)

498. Patrick SINCLAIR 1,2 (Alexander 2nd Of Brabster-Myre341, John Of Brabster-Myre239, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

499. Alexander SINCLAIR 3rd Of Barrock 1,2,6,182 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1706.6,182

Y

Alexander married Jean SINCLAIR Freswick,1,2,6,182 daughter of William SINCLAIR 5th Of Freswick 1,2,6,182 and Katherine SUTHERLAND,1,2,6,210 before 1754.

Y

Second daughter of William.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 670    i. Captain John SINCLAIR Barrock 1,2,6,182 was born in 175494,254 and died before 1842.

+ 671    ii. William SINCLAIR 1,2,6,182 died on 7 Jul 1799.6,182

+ 672    iii. George SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,182

+ 673    iv. Katharine SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,182

+ 674    v. Anne SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,182

+ 675    vi. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,182

+ 676    vii. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,182

500. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1719 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Y

Known as Peggy and referred to as such in "The Mey Letters".

Margaret married Sir James SINCLAIR 8th Of Mey And 5Th Baronet,1,2 son of Sir James SINCLAIR 7th Of Mey And 4Th Baronet 1,2 and Lady Mary SUTHERLAND,1,2,11 in Nov 1735 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.255.,256 James was born on 26 Apr 1715 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom11 and died in 1763, at age 48.

Related in seven different ways as well as married!

The author of the Mey Letters refer to this James Sinclair as the 3rd Baronet of Mey, however this certainly appears to be incorrect - he was at least the 5th Baronet. Nonetheless it was definitely this James' father who died in a debtors prison in Kirkwall in 1732.

Served heir to his father on 11 August 1736.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 677    i. Sir John SINCLAIR 9th Of Mey And 6Th Baronet 1,2 was born about 1736 and died on 26 May 1774 in Barrogil Castle, Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland,4,257 aged about 38.

+ 678    ii. William SINCLAIR Mey 1.,2

501. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,182 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Jean married George MURRAY Of Clairden 1.,2.,6.,182

Y

502. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,182 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

503. George SINCLAIR 1,2,6,182 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 17406,182 and died in 1759 in Antigua,6,182 aged about 19.

Known to be still a minor when he died of a wound received at Antigua

504. James SINCLAIR 1,2,6,182 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Died young

505. John SINCLAIR Of Sibster 1,2,6,182 (John 2nd Of Barrock343, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

John married Helen SINCLAIR Stirkoke,1.,2 daughter of George SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 and Isabella STRAHAN,.1.,2

1st cousins once removed and 4th cousins twice removed.

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 679    i. Benjamin SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,182

506. Francis SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 (Jean SINCLAIR344, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1680 and died about 1710.

Francis disponed his estate to his brother George in 1710 (according to St Clair's of the Isles, it was 1610 - obviously a typo), as he had no sons, only daughters. Presumably he did this as he was dying. His wife does not appear to have died, so there would be no other good reason for him to assume that he was never going to have sons.

Other papers state that Francis Sinclair was a natural son of George, 5th Sinclair Earl of Caithness, and that he married Anne, eldest daugther of Patrick Sinclair of Ulbster.

These two accounts do not reconcile in any way.

Francis married Margaret SINCLAIR,1,2.,11 daughter of Sir James SINCLAIR 6th Of Mey And 3Rd Baronet 1,2 and Jane SINCLAIR Lady Mey,1.,2.,11 Margaret was born after 1670. Another name for Margaret was Barbara SINCLAIR.78

This couple had a curious relationship! They were:
half 2nd cousins once removed; and 4th cousins once removed; and 5th cousins.

Y

Burkes Peerage states her name was Margaret whilst St Clair's of the Isles states her name was Barbara in one account and Margaret in another - probably she was known as both at various times.

Whichever her name was, Barbara and Margaret are one and the same person - a daughter of Sir James Sinclair of Mey.

There is rather a large problem with this daughter. Burkes Peerage states she married Francis Sinclair of Stirkoke, however it is also stated that this Margaret Sinclair married Francis' father, John! She cannot have married both father and son.

St Clair's has to be wrong in stating that John Sinclair of Stirkoke married Margaret Sinclair, daughter of James Sinclair of Mey, as the dates do not tally, and it would also create a situation where the same woman married both father and son (her own son if St Clair's is accurate!) From this it would seem that Margaret married the son, Francis.


The child from this marriage was:

+ 680    i. Frances SINCLAIR 1.,2

507. George SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 (Jean SINCLAIR344, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1744.6,78

St Clair's states George left three sons and two daughters, but only lists two sons.

George married Isabella STRAHAN.1.,2

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 681    i. Charles SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke/Bilbster 1.,2

+ 682    ii. Francis SINCLAIR Stirkoke 1.,2

+ 683    iii. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1.,2

+ 684    iv. Helen SINCLAIR Stirkoke 1.,2

508. Unknown SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 (Jean SINCLAIR344, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

This is one of the sisters of George Sinclair of Stirkoke (died 1744). He was the son of John Sinclair who married Margaret Sinclair, daughter of Sir James of Mey.

Possibly Frances who married Bernard Clunes.

The kirk sessions show that in 1721 a sister of George Sinclair of Stirkoke was pregnant with the child of Sir James Sinclair of Mey. Arrangements had been made to have the child removed from the county at birth. At this point, Sir James was in a debtor's prison and had been for some time, so it's difficult to see how the couple could have had an affair, yet the heir to Mey was still quite young, and one of Sir James employees did make haste to Kirkwall, where Mey was imprisoned, to apprise him of the news regarding his mistresses child.

Still, there are anomalies within the account as given by St Clair. It would be of great help to view the original kirk sessions for this.


5th cousins.

Unknown married Sir James SINCLAIR 7th Of Mey And 4Th Baronet,1.,2 son of Sir James SINCLAIR 6th Of Mey And 3Rd Baronet 1,2 and Jane SINCLAIR Lady Mey,1,2.,11 Marriage status: unmarried. James was born after 1670 and died in Mar 1732 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.11

Debtor's prison

The Mey Letters covers this period and that of his son James, and state very clearly that this Sir James died in a debtors prison in Kirkwall in 1732.


Facts:

Sir James Sinclair of Mey (died 1732) had a natural child to the sister of the Laird of Stirkoke in 1721.

John Sinclair of Stirkoke (died abt 1706) had at least two sons:
a. Francis
b. George

Francis Sinclair (son of John) disponed Stirkoke to his brother, George in 1710, as he had no sons.

Conclusions

Francis Sinclair of Stirkoke died in or around 1710, meaning George Sinclair was Laird of Stirkoke in 1721.

From this, it follows that the sister of the Laird of Stirkoke had to be a sister of George Sinclair, thus a sister of Francis Sinclair and as such, a daughter of John Sinclair (died 1706).

Final Conclusion:
Sir James Sinclair of Mey (died 1732) had a natural child to the daughter of John Sinclair of Stirkoke, who died about 1706.

Burkes Peerage states that this Sir James had only one son - perhaps they mean he had only one surviving son? The Mey letters make it very clear that there was more than one son living whilst Sir James was in Kirkwall.


The child from this marriage was:

+ 685    i. John SINCLAIR Of Hollandmake 1,2,256.,258

509. Finella SINCLAIR 1,2 (Katherine SINCLAIR345, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Finella was daughter and heir of Charles Sinclair of Bilbster (Burkes Peerage)

Finella married Donald SINCLAIR Of Olrig,1,2.,11 son of Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig 1,2,11 and Katharine BUDGE Toftingall,1,2.,6.,184

2nd cousins, 3rd cousins, 4th cousins and 5th cousins

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 686    i. Charles SINCLAIR Of Olrig 1,2.,11

510. James SUTHERLAND Of Risgill Or Swinzie 1,2 (Alexander Of Swinzie347, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died about 1777.

Was disponed the estate by his mother in 1739 (St Clair's, p. 239)

James married Jean SINCLAIR Lady Swinzie,1,2,6,215 daughter of John SINCLAIR Of Durran 1,2 and Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock,1,2,6,182 in 1743.6.,219 Jean died in 1819 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.6,219

Known to be his first cousin (or cousin-german), as well as being related in four other ways.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 687    i. John SUTHERLAND Of Swinzie 1,2,6,219 was born about 17446,219 and died in 1789, aged about 45.

+ 688    ii. Janet SUTHERLAND 1,2,6.,219

+ 689    iii. Anne SUTHERLAND 1,2,6.,219

+ 690    iv. Elizabeth SUTHERLAND 1,2,6.,219

511. Jean SINCLAIR Lady Swinzie 1,2,6,215 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock349, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1819 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.6,219

Jean married James SUTHERLAND Of Risgill Or Swinzie,1,2 son of Alexander SINCLAIR Of Swinzie 1,2,6,182 and Anne SUTHERLAND,1,2,6,219 in 1743.6.,219 James died about 1777.

Known to be his first cousin (or cousin-german), as well as being related in four other ways.

Was disponed the estate by his mother in 1739 (St Clair's, p. 239)

(Duplicate Line. See Person 510)

512. James SINCLAIR 2,6 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock349, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

James married Dorothea BRUCE.1.,2

Y

James next married Elizabeth DUNBAR 1,2 in 1744 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 691    i. George SINCLAIR Durran 1,2 died on 6 Dec 1779.

513. Robert SINCLAIR Durran 1,2,6,215 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock349, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1725.6,215

514. John SINCLAIR Durran 1,2,6,215 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock349, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1727.6,215

515. James SINCLAIR Of Durran 1,215 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock349, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

James married Elizabeth DUNBAR 1,2 in 1744 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 692    i. George SINCLAIR Durran 1,2 died on 6 Dec 1779.

James next married Dorothea BRUCE.1.,2

Y

516. Major George SINCLAIR Durran 1,2,6,215 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR Of Barrock349, George 1st Of Barrock241, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Events

George was employed as, Major in the 6th Regiment. 215

517. Donald SINCLAIR Of Olrig 1,2,11 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Donald married Finella SINCLAIR,1.,2 daughter of Charles SINCLAIR Of Bilbster 1,2,11 and Katherine SINCLAIR,1,2.,6.,182

2nd cousins, 3rd cousins, 4th cousins and 5th cousins

Y

Finella was daughter and heir of Charles Sinclair of Bilbster (Burkes Peerage)

(Duplicate Line. See Person 509)

518. Esther SINCLAIR 1,2 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Esther married John SINCLAIR Of Forss,1,2 son of John SINCLAIR Of Forss 1 and Barbara SINCLAIR,1,2 ____________.6.,78 John died in 1753.6,78

Events

1733: John was employed as, Minister, in Watten, Caithness, Scotland. 78

The child from this marriage was:

+ 693    i. Alexander SINCLAIR Of Forss 1.,2

519. Elizabeth SINCLAIR Olrig 1,2,6,78 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Elizabeth married Charles SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke/Bilbster,1.,2 son of George SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 and Isabella STRAHAN,.1.,2

5th cousins, once removed.

Y

St Clair's records him as being both of Stirkoke and Bilbster at various points.

520. James SINCLAIR In Duncansbay & Warse; Also Freswick 1,2,6,184 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

James was of Duncansbay and Warse, 1739-1749, and also a merchant in Freswick (St Clair's, p. 235)

Events

James worked as a merchant in Freswick, Wick, Caithness, Scotland. 184

521. Alexander SINCLAIR Olrig 1,2,6,184 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

522. William SINCLAIR Olrig 1,2,6,184 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

523. Katharine SINCLAIR 1,2,6,184 (Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig357, Elizabeth SINCLAIR242, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Katharine married William BUDGE Of Toftingall 1.,2.,6.,184

Y

524. Elizabeth DUNBAR Of Hempriggs 1,2 (Elizabeth DUNBAR358, Margaret SINCLAIR244, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died on 21 Jul 1800 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

Elizabeth married Eric SUTHERLAND Titular 4Th Lord Duffus,1,2 son of Kenneth SUTHERLAND 3rd Lord Duffus 1,2,60,61 and Charlotta Christina SIOBLAD,1,2 about 1732 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. Eric was born in 1710, was baptised on 29 Aug 1710 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, and died on 28 Aug 1768 in Skibo, Sutherland, Scotland, at age 58.

This couple were cousins-german (1st cousins)

May not have been Caithness...?

Technically he was not "Lord Duffus" as his claim to have his title restored was refused. In 1745 he left 'Skelbo' and moved to Ackergill, Caithness, so as not to be seen as continuing his father's loyaties to the Jacobites.

In 1760 he finally abandoned all rights to his title and estate to the Earl of Sutherland for 1000 pounds.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 694    i. Anne SUTHERLAND 1,2 was born about 1739 in Scotland.

+ 695    ii. Charlotte SUTHERLAND Of Duffus 1,2 was born about 1735 in Duffus, Moray, Scotland.

+ 696    iii. Elizabeth SUTHERLAND 1,2.,11

+ 697    iv. James SUTHERLAND 5th Lord Duffus 1,2 was born on 8 Jun 1747 in Skibo, Sutherland, Scotland, died on 30 Jan 1827 in London, Middlesex, England, at age 79, and was buried in Marylebone, Westminster, London, England.

525. Sir William DUNBAR 2nd Baronet Hempriggs 1,2 (Elizabeth DUNBAR358, Margaret SINCLAIR244, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1711 and died on 12 Jun 1793.11

William married Elizabeth DUNBAR Westfield,1,2 daughter of Alexander DUNBAR Of Westfield, on 6 Jan 1729.11 Elizabeth died on 3 Jun 1746.11

The child from this marriage was:

+ 698    i. Janet DUNBAR 1,2,11 was born before 1746 and died on 16 Sep 1769.11

William next married Jean SINCLAIR,1,2,6,196 daughter of David SINCLAIR Of Southdun 1,2,6,196 and Lady Janet SINCLAIR,1,2,6,196 on 21 Mar 1747.11 Jean was born about 1718. They had no children.

Y

William next married Henrietta ROSE 1,2,11 on 21 Oct 1749.11 Henrietta died in Sep 1795.11

Children from this marriage were:

+ 699    i. Elizabeth DUNBAR 1,2,11 was born after 1749.

+ 700    ii. Sir Benjamin DUNBAR 3rd Baronet Hempriggs 1,2,11 was born on 28 Apr 1761 in Hempriggs, Wick, Caithness, Scotland,11 died on 27 Jan 1843 in Hempriggs, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, at age 81, and was buried in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.88,259

526. James Sutherland DUNBAR 1,2 (Elizabeth DUNBAR358, Margaret SINCLAIR244, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1741 in Cartagena.11

527. Janet DUNBAR Of Hempriggs 1,2,6,182 (Elizabeth DUNBAR358, Margaret SINCLAIR244, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Janet married John SINCLAIR 2nd Of Barrock,1,2,6,182 son of George SINCLAIR 1st Of Barrock 1,2,6,161 and Anne DUNBAR Of Hempriggs,1,2 on 1 Jan 1738.11 John died in 1743 in Scotland.6,182

Known to be his cousin

The estate of Barrock was judicially sold and John and his heir left Caithness.

Events

1725. Subscribed to The Life of Mary Stewart, Queen of Scotland and France ... Done into English, with notes, 1725, FREEBAIRN, James. Edinburgh
Subject: biography.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 343)

Janet next married Harry INNES Of Borlum & Sandside 1,2,11 after 1743.

Y

528. Charlotte DUNBAR Hempriggs 1,2,11 (Elizabeth DUNBAR358, Margaret SINCLAIR244, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Charlotte married William SINCLAIR 2nd Baronet Of Dunbeath,1,2,11 son of Sir James SINCLAIR 1st Baronet Of Dunbeath; Also Of Stemster 1,2,11 and Isabel MUIR,1,2,11 on 23 Dec 1731 in Scotland.11 William died on 2 Aug 1767 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.187,217

The founder of the Baptists in Caithness was Sir William Sinclair of Keiss, who belonged to the Dunbeath family, and was, properly speaking, baronet of Dunbeath. His lady was a daughter of Sir James Dunbar of Hempriggs. On embracing Baptist views, Sir William went to London, and was there formally baptised, and admitted a member of his adopted church. He commenced preaching in Caithness about the year 1750, and continued to do so with great zeal for the space of fourteen years. He formed a church at Keiss, over which he regularly presided as pastor. In 1765 he left the county and went to Edinburgh, where he died two years afterwards.
History of Caithness, J. T. Calder, Chapter 14

Events

Sold Dunbeath to William Sinclair of Freswick. 11

William was employed as, Baptist Minister at Keiss and afterwards in Edinburgh. 11

(Duplicate Line. See Person 490)

529. Rachel DUNBAR Hempriggs 1,2,11 (Elizabeth DUNBAR358, Margaret SINCLAIR244, Alexander Of Latheron189, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Rachel married James SUTHERLAND Of Langwell.1.,11

Known to have had children.

Rachel next married James SUTHERLAND.2.,11

Y

530. George SINCLAIR Of Forss 1 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1). He had no known marriage and no known children.

1728 - was advised by his brother John to continue his courtship of a young lady with money as he would never pay his debts unless he married money. George died unmarried. (This does not mean he died without issue - follow up on possible "natural" children.)

531. John SINCLAIR Of Forss 1,2 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1753.6,78

Events

1733: John was employed as, Minister, in Watten, Caithness, Scotland. 78

John married Esther SINCLAIR,1,2 daughter of Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig 1,2,11 and Katharine BUDGE Toftingall,1,2,6,184 ____________.6.,78

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 518)

532. James SINCLAIR 10th Of Forss & Holbornhead 1,2 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1720.

Y

"of Holbornhead, and afterwards of Forss"

James married Jean SINCLAIR,1,2,6,204 daughter of Robert SINCLAIR Of Geise 1,2,6,203 and Katherine ROSS Lady Bighouse,1,2,6,204 in 1737.6.,78 Jean died before 1775.6,78

Children from this marriage were:

+ 701    i. Robert SINCLAIR 7th Of Freswick 1,2 died in Nov 1794 in Dunbeath, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.6,78

+ 702    ii. William SINCLAIR 1,2 died in 1794 in St Domingo.6,78

+ 703    iii. Lieut-Col. James SINCLAIR 11th Of Forss 1,2 was born before 1775 and died in 1822 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

+ 704    iv. Catherine SINCLAIR 1.,2

+ 705    v. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2 was born after 1737.

533. William SINCLAIR Forss 1,2 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1720 and died in 1767.6,78

Events

Thurso: William was employed as, Physician. 78

William married Barbara SINCLAIR,1,2,6,204 daughter of Robert SINCLAIR Of Geise 1,2,6,203 and Katherine ROSS Lady Bighouse,1,2,6,204 in 1742.6.,260 Barbara was born before 1725.

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 706    i. Dr William SINCLAIR 8th Of Freswick & Of Lochend 1,2,88,94,261,262 was born before 1747 and died on 15 Mar 1838.

+ 707    ii. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2 was born after 1742.

534. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

535. Mary SINCLAIR 1 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Mary married James CAMPBELL Of Lochend 1,2 ____________.78

Y

Events

James worked as a Sheriff-clerk in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. 78

536. Jean SINCLAIR 1 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Jean married Hugo CAMPBELL 1,2 ____________.78

Y

Events

Hugo worked as a Sheriff-clerk in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. 78

537. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2 (John SINCLAIR Of Forss360, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1771.6,78 She had no known marriage and no known children.

538. George SINCLAIR 2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

539. William SINCLAIR Forss 1,2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1720 and died in 1767.6,78

Events

Thurso: William was employed as, Physician. 78

William married Barbara SINCLAIR,1,2,6,204 daughter of Robert SINCLAIR Of Geise 1,2,6,203 and Katherine ROSS Lady Bighouse,1,2,6,204 in 1742.6.,260 Barbara was born before 1725.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 533)

540. James SINCLAIR 10th Of Forss & Holbornhead 1,2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 1720.

Y

"of Holbornhead, and afterwards of Forss"

James married Jean SINCLAIR,1,2,6,204 daughter of Robert SINCLAIR Of Geise 1,2,6,203 and Katherine ROSS Lady Bighouse,1,2,6,204 in 1737.6.,78 Jean died before 1775.6,78

(Duplicate Line. See Person 532)

541. John SINCLAIR Of Forss 1,2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1753.6,78

Events

1733: John was employed as, Minister, in Watten, Caithness, Scotland. 78

John married Esther SINCLAIR,1,2 daughter of Alexander SINCLAIR Of Olrig 1,2,11 and Katharine BUDGE Toftingall,1,2,6,184 ____________.6.,78

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 518)

542. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

543. Mary SINCLAIR 2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Mary married James CAMPBELL Of Lochend 1,2 ____________.6

Y

Events

James worked as a Sheriff-clerk in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. 78

544. Jean SINCLAIR 2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Jean married Hugo CAMPBELL 1,2 ____________.6

Y

Events

Hugo worked as a Sheriff-clerk in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. 78

545. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2 (John SINCLAIR361, George SINCLAIR Of Forss246, Margaret SINCLAIR191, George 2nd Of Mey148, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1771.6,78 She had no known marriage and no known children.

546. Kenneth SUTHERLAND 3rd Lord Duffus 1,2,60,61 (James SUTHERLAND 2nd Lord Duffus363, Sir Alexander SUTHERLAND 1st Lord Duffus248, William SUTHERLAND Of Duffus195, Lady Margaret SINCLAIR150, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1679 and died on 18 Mar 1734 in St Petersburgh, Russia, at age 55.

Kenneth was a captain in Queen Anne's navy, and the West Indies on service when his father died in 1705. He seems to have remained in the Navy, for in 1711 it is related that in his own ship alone, a 46-gun frigate, he engaged no fewer than eight French privateers at once, and after desperate resistance was taken prisoner with five bullets in his body.

Unfortunately for Kenneth he joined the Jacobite rising and was imprisoned and his estates and title forfeit. After being released from the tower, he went abroad and became a flag officer in the Russian navy.

An excerpt from an Edinburgh newspaper of 3rd March 1716 (after the disaster of Sheriffmuir) says: "120 gentlemen of the Horse army, with whom were Lord Duffus, Sir George Sinclair, General Ecklin, &c, rode with all speed to Burgh (Burghead) in Moray where they embarked in open boats for Caithness, who did not know how to dispose of their horses, upon which General Ecklin immediately shot through his heart, and 15 more followed his example."

Events

Prison: joined the Jacobite rising, 1715 or 1717. After the Jacobite's failed he fled to Sweden, but was captured in Hamburg and imprisoned in the Tower. His ttitle was attainted and estates sequestrated. The Estates were then claimed by the Earl of Sutherland who claimed possession under the Act by which "forfeited lands, holden of any Subjecy Superior, were granted to the Superior remaining loyal".

He was freed in 1717 without trial.

Kenneth married Charlotta Christina SIOBLAD,1,2 daughter of Eric SIOBLAD Governor Of Gottenburg 1,2 and Charlotte Regina PALBITZKI,1,2 on 30 Mar 1708. Charlotta died in 1771.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 708    i. Eric SUTHERLAND Titular 4Th Lord Duffus 1,2 was born in 1710, was baptised on 29 Aug 1710 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, and died on 28 Aug 1768 in Skibo, Sutherland, Scotland, at age 58.

547. Sir James SUTHERLAND-DUNBAR 1st Baronet 1,2 (James SUTHERLAND 2nd Lord Duffus363, Sir Alexander SUTHERLAND 1st Lord Duffus248, William SUTHERLAND Of Duffus195, Lady Margaret SINCLAIR150, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1680 and died about 1739.11

James was a lawyer, an advocate, and after becoming a baronet in unusual circumstances, changed his name and started a new line, untainted by loyalty to the Stewarts. He managed this by marrying an heiress - Elizabeth Dunbar, only child of Sir William Dunbar of Hempriggs, in Caithness.

James married Elizabeth DUNBAR,1,2 daughter of William DUNBAR 1st Baronet, Northfield 1,2 and Margaret SINCLAIR,1,2 about 1704.

Third cousins once removed and fifth cousins.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 358)

548. Lady Mary SUTHERLAND 1,2,11 (James SUTHERLAND 2nd Lord Duffus363, Sir Alexander SUTHERLAND 1st Lord Duffus248, William SUTHERLAND Of Duffus195, Lady Margaret SINCLAIR150, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Daughter of James Sutherland, 2nd Lord Duffus.

Mary married Sir James SINCLAIR 7th Of Mey And 4Th Baronet,1.,2 son of Sir James SINCLAIR 6th Of Mey And 3Rd Baronet 1,2 and Jane SINCLAIR Lady Mey,1.,2.,11 James was born after 1670 and died in Mar 1732 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.11

Debtor's prison

The Mey Letters covers this period and that of his son James, and state very clearly that this Sir James died in a debtors prison in Kirkwall in 1732.


Facts:

Sir James Sinclair of Mey (died 1732) had a natural child to the sister of the Laird of Stirkoke in 1721.

John Sinclair of Stirkoke (died abt 1706) had at least two sons:
a. Francis
b. George

Francis Sinclair (son of John) disponed Stirkoke to his brother, George in 1710, as he had no sons.

Conclusions

Francis Sinclair of Stirkoke died in or around 1710, meaning George Sinclair was Laird of Stirkoke in 1721.

From this, it follows that the sister of the Laird of Stirkoke had to be a sister of George Sinclair, thus a sister of Francis Sinclair and as such, a daughter of John Sinclair (died 1706).

Final Conclusion:
Sir James Sinclair of Mey (died 1732) had a natural child to the daughter of John Sinclair of Stirkoke, who died about 1706.

Burkes Peerage states that this Sir James had only one son - perhaps they mean he had only one surviving son? The Mey letters make it very clear that there was more than one son living whilst Sir James was in Kirkwall.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 709    i. Kenneth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,180 was born in 1708 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.94

+ 710    ii. Sir James SINCLAIR 8th Of Mey And 5Th Baronet 1,2 was born on 26 Apr 1715 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom11 and died in 1763, at age 48.

+ 711    iii. William SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,180

+ 712    iv. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,180

549. John MACKAY Of Strathy 1,2 (Jane MACKAY366, Isabella SINCLAIR249, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

1 July 1702 - sasine registered in a heritable bond by John Mackay, 2nd Baron Reay.

John married Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1.,2 daughter of John SINCLAIR Of Brims 1,2 and Annas MACKAY,.1.,2

1st cousins twice removed.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 421)

550. John MACKAY Of Strathy 1,2 (Jane MACKAY367, Isabella SINCLAIR249, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

1 July 1702 - sasine registered in a heritable bond by John Mackay, 2nd Baron Reay.

John married Elizabeth SINCLAIR,1.,2 daughter of John SINCLAIR Of Brims 1,2 and Annas MACKAY,.1.,2

1st cousins twice removed.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 421)

551. George SINCLAIR 6th Earl Of Caithness 1,2 (John Master Of Berriedale368, William Lord Berriedale250, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1637, died in 1676 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, at age 39, and was buried in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.88,222

Stated age at death given on tombstone as 39.

George married Mary CAMPBELL 1,2 on 22 Sep 1657 in Rosneath, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.94.,263

Y

552. James SINCLAIR 1,2 (John Master Of Berriedale368, William Lord Berriedale250, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Died young

553. William SINCLAIR 1,2 (John Master Of Berriedale368, William Lord Berriedale250, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Believed to have died young

554. Sir James SINCLAIR 7th Of Mey And 4Th Baronet 1,2 (Jane SINCLAIR Lady Mey369, Francis Of Keiss And Northfield251, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1670 and died in Mar 1732 in Kirkwall & St Ola, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland.11

Debtor's prison

The Mey Letters covers this period and that of his son James, and state very clearly that this Sir James died in a debtors prison in Kirkwall in 1732.


Facts:

Sir James Sinclair of Mey (died 1732) had a natural child to the sister of the Laird of Stirkoke in 1721.

John Sinclair of Stirkoke (died abt 1706) had at least two sons:
a. Francis
b. George

Francis Sinclair (son of John) disponed Stirkoke to his brother, George in 1710, as he had no sons.

Conclusions

Francis Sinclair of Stirkoke died in or around 1710, meaning George Sinclair was Laird of Stirkoke in 1721.

From this, it follows that the sister of the Laird of Stirkoke had to be a sister of George Sinclair, thus a sister of Francis Sinclair and as such, a daughter of John Sinclair (died 1706).

Final Conclusion:
Sir James Sinclair of Mey (died 1732) had a natural child to the daughter of John Sinclair of Stirkoke, who died about 1706.

Burkes Peerage states that this Sir James had only one son - perhaps they mean he had only one surviving son? The Mey letters make it very clear that there was more than one son living whilst Sir James was in Kirkwall.

James married Lady Mary SUTHERLAND,1,2.,11 daughter of James SUTHERLAND 2nd Lord Duffus 1,2,60,61 and Lady Margaret MACKENZIE,1,2.,60.,61

Y

Daughter of James Sutherland, 2nd Lord Duffus.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 548)

James next married Unknown SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke,1.,2 daughter of John SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 and Jean SINCLAIR,1.,2 Marriage status: unmarried.

Y

This is one of the sisters of George Sinclair of Stirkoke (died 1744). He was the son of John Sinclair who married Margaret Sinclair, daughter of Sir James of Mey.

Possibly Frances who married Bernard Clunes.

The kirk sessions show that in 1721 a sister of George Sinclair of Stirkoke was pregnant with the child of Sir James Sinclair of Mey. Arrangements had been made to have the child removed from the county at birth. At this point, Sir James was in a debtor's prison and had been for some time, so it's difficult to see how the couple could have had an affair, yet the heir to Mey was still quite young, and one of Sir James employees did make haste to Kirkwall, where Mey was imprisoned, to apprise him of the news regarding his mistresses child.

Still, there are anomalies within the account as given by St Clair. It would be of great help to view the original kirk sessions for this.


5th cousins.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 508)

555. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,11 (Jane SINCLAIR Lady Mey369, Francis Of Keiss And Northfield251, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1670. Another name for Margaret was Barbara SINCLAIR.78

Y

Burkes Peerage states her name was Margaret whilst St Clair's of the Isles states her name was Barbara in one account and Margaret in another - probably she was known as both at various times.

Whichever her name was, Barbara and Margaret are one and the same person - a daughter of Sir James Sinclair of Mey.

There is rather a large problem with this daughter. Burkes Peerage states she married Francis Sinclair of Stirkoke, however it is also stated that this Margaret Sinclair married Francis' father, John! She cannot have married both father and son.

St Clair's has to be wrong in stating that John Sinclair of Stirkoke married Margaret Sinclair, daughter of James Sinclair of Mey, as the dates do not tally, and it would also create a situation where the same woman married both father and son (her own son if St Clair's is accurate!) From this it would seem that Margaret married the son, Francis.

Margaret married Francis SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke,1.,2 son of John SINCLAIR Of Stirkoke 1,2 and Jean SINCLAIR,.1.,2 Francis was born after 1680 and died about 1710.

This couple had a curious relationship! They were:
half 2nd cousins once removed; and 4th cousins once removed; and 5th cousins.

Francis disponed his estate to his brother George in 1710 (according to St Clair's of the Isles, it was 1610 - obviously a typo), as he had no sons, only daughters. Presumably he did this as he was dying. His wife does not appear to have died, so there would be no other good reason for him to assume that he was never going to have sons.

Other papers state that Francis Sinclair was a natural son of George, 5th Sinclair Earl of Caithness, and that he married Anne, eldest daugther of Patrick Sinclair of Ulbster.

These two accounts do not reconcile in any way.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 506)

556. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (Anne SINCLAIR Stirkoke376, Francis Of Stirkoke254, George 5th Earl Of Caithness197, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Margaret married David HENDERSON Of Gersay 1,2,6,78 in 1680 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6.,78 David was born about 1655.

Y

557. Lady Janet SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (John 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle (Sir)382, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born before 16986,196 and died in 1720 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6,196

Janet married David SINCLAIR Of Southdun,1,2,6,196 son of Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Southdun 1,2 and Janet MURRAY,1,2,6,196 in 1714 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. David was born before 1695 and died after 1755.

1747 - executed an entail of the estate

(Duplicate Line. See Person 457)

558. Alexander SINCLAIR 9th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness 1,2,6,191 (John 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle (Sir)382, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1765.

Events

Executed an entail of his estate of Murkle and other lands, 1761. 191 Due to this entail the estates passed to Sir John Sinclair of Stevenson, descendant of the Longformacus line.

Alexander married Margaret PRIMROSE,1,2,6,191 daughter of PRIMROSE Earl Of Rosebery, ____________.6.,11.,191

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 713    i. Dorothea SINCLAIR 1,2,6,191 was born on 4 Apr 1739 and died in 1819,6,191 at age 80.

Alexander next married UNKNOWN.1.,2 Marriage status: unmarried.

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 714    i. George SINCLAIR In Geise 1,2,6.,191

+ 715    ii. Peter SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,191

559. Sir John SINCLAIR Lord Murkle 1,2,6,191 (John 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle (Sir)382, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1644 and died on 21 Oct 1740 in Scotland.11

Brother to the 9th Earl.

Events

John was employed as, Senator of the College of Justice. 191

John has conflicting death information of 1755. 191 Burkes Peerage and St Clair's are in serious conflict over this death date.

John married Anne MACKENZIE,1.,2 daughter of Sir George MACKENZIE Of Tarbat, 1St Earl Of Cromartie 1,2,11 and Anne SINCLAIR,.1.,2

Y

St Clair's states that it was Jean McKenzie who married John, however Jean married Sir Thomas Stewart and it was actually Anne McKenzie who married John.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 485)

560. Francis SINCLAIR Of Lieurary 1,2,6,191 (John 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle (Sir)382, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

561. Archibald SINCLAIR 1,2,6,191 (John 8th Sinclair Earl Of Caithness, 3Rd Of Murkle (Sir)382, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

562. James SINCLAIR 1,2,6,189 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died about 1754.6,189,194,195

No issue known

563. Elizabeth SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1697.

Y

Elizabeth married James WHYTE Meikle Clyth & Thurso 1,2,6,78 on 19 Oct 1726 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.94.,264

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 716    i. Henrietta WHYTE 1,2,6,78 was born about 1727 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

+ 717    ii. Jean WHYTE 1,2,6,78 was born about 1729.6,78

564. Francis SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1699.6,78

St Clair's notes that this child was un-named and died in infancy, however, later research has shown that he was named Francis and did not die.

565. David SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in Feb 1701,194,195 was baptised about 1705 in Claredon Hall, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland,194,195 died about 1760 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, aged about 59, and was buried in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

According to St Clair's the minister, Rev. Wm. Innes said "May the devil take you for wetting me" when he christened David at age four. (This seems a little unusual, as a child of four is usually well in control of his bladder, whereas an accidental 'christening' of the minister by an infant is quite common)

Hon. Francis Sinclair of Westfield paid his funerary expenses.

David married Margaret /More McKAY 1,2,6,78 on 21 Oct 1744 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.6.,78

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 718    i. Captain James SINCLAIR In Reiss 1,2 was born about 1745 and died on 11 Jan 1788 in London, Middlesex, England, aged about 43.

+ 719    ii. John SINCLAIR 1,2 was born about 1747 and died before 1788.

566. Captain Donald SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1704 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom and died in 1768 in Sarclet, Wick, Caithness, Scotland,194,195 at age 64.

"According to Henderson, David Sinclair of Broynach had two children to his wife, a daughter of William Sinclair of Dun, plus a number of illegitimate children to a servant called Janet EWING / EWAN. They were David Sinclair a soldier who married Margaret MORE / McKAY, Donald Sinclair who went to sea, and two daughters. David & Margaret had children James (died1788), in Reiss, & John (alive 1767). This latter James tried twice in court to claim the Earldom of Caithness, when it was up for grabs in 1765, but failed because he was unable to prove that his father David was legitimate. It should be realised that in Scotland at that time a marriage legitimised previous issue, plus issue could be legitimised by charter. When Alexander Sinclair, 4th of Murkle, died in 1765 the Committee of Privileges (in Parliament) awarded the Earldom to William Sinclair, 6th of Rattar, who thus became the 10th earl of Caithness.
In 1891 David Sinclair at Bellarine Victoria Australia and others made out depositions in support of a court case in relation to a claim by David of Broynach's descendants to the title of Earl of Caithness. The claim was unsuccessful. The depositions outline an ancestry for David of Bellarine back to Donald Sinclair 'the sailor', a sea captain who owned his own boat and who was a son of David Sinclair of Broynach. It seems that our Sinclair ancestors in 1891 were still nursing the hurt of missing out on the title in 1767, although by 1891 they were not able to state exactly the link from Donald the sea captain to David of Broynach. If there was a link, then it seems reasonable to suggest that Donald the sea captain with his own ship and Donald the illegitimate son of David of Broynach were one and the same person.
Unfortunately, Henderson's list of children to Donald who went to sea doesn't match the list of children to Donald 'the sailor' outlined in the 1891 affidavits. Henderson gives the children as an elder son, daughter Anne who married Alexander WILLIS a merchant in Banff, and four other daughters, all of whom except Anne were dead by 1767. Roland St CLAIR's work states that Donald the illegitimate son of David of Broynach and Donald the sailor were identical. Roland ST CLAIR's list of issue to Donald is similar to the list of issue to Donald given in the deposition by David SINCLAIR at Bellarine.
A further complication is that a claim was put in for the title circa 1891 by descendants of William Sinclair, a supposed son of Donald the Sailor. William does not appear in our David et. al.'s depositions except in the form of a denial of knowledge that such a Wiliam ever existed, but that if he did exisit, then he must have been illegitimate." - Peter Dillon, New Zealand.

Events

Donald was employed as, Captain of a trading vessel. 78 Traded from Sarclet to Avoch in Ross-shire, also with Banff.

Donald married Catherine SINCLAIR Thrumster,1,2,6,78 daughter of John SINCLAIR Thrumster, on 30 Nov 1736 in Thrumster, Wick, Caithness, Scotland.6.,78

Signed a contract of marriage, 25 Oct 1736, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. 78

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 720    i. Christina SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 was born on 27 Mar 1737 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6,78

+ 721    ii. Janet SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 was born about 1739.

+ 722    iii. Catherine SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 was born about 1741.

+ 723    iv. Daniel Anne SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2 was born about 1743.

+ 724    v. Hon. James SINCLAIR Chamberlain Of Thrumster And Harpsdale (Broynach) 1,2,6,78,88,94,246,265,266,267,268 was born in 1742,94,268 was baptised on 14 May 1744 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland,6,78,94,268 died in 1822,194,195 at age 80, and was buried in 1822.

+ 725    vi. Francis SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 was born about 1746 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

+ 726    vii. John SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 was born in 1747 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and was baptised on 13 Feb 1747 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.194,195

+ 727    viii. Robert SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2 was born in 1748 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and was baptised on 27 Nov 1748 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.194,195

+ 728    ix. Henry SINCLAIR Broynach/Sarclet 1,2,6,78 was born in 1752 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and was baptised on 29 Mar 1752 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.194,195

+ 729    x. Elizabeth SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78 was born in 1754 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and was baptised on 10 Sep 1754 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland.94,194,195,246

+ 730    xi. Donald SINCLAIR Broynach 1,2,6,78,269 was born about 1756 in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and died in Blackburn, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

567. Margaret SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1703.6,78

Y

568. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (David Of Broynach383, James 2nd Of Murkle (Sir)255, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1705.

Y

569. George SINCLAIR 3rd Of Assery 1,2,6,201 (James 2nd Of Assery386, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died after 1682.

Known to be the eldest son of his first marriage (St Clair's, p. 228)

St Clair's states that George married twice and had several children but does not differentiate the children of each marriage. Perhaps Henderson? Isobel, daughter of Patrick of Ulbster, was known to be his second wife, but the name of his first wife has vanished.

Due to the debts left by his father the estate was heavily indebted and the rights were acquired by Patrick Sinclair of Ulbster, who assigned his rights to John Sinclair (4th of Assery) in 1675, and Sir George Dunbar, who assigned his rights back to George, and to his sons John and Patrick, in 1682.

George married Unknown (Name Not Recorded).1.,2

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 731    i. James SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,201

+ 732    ii. John SINCLAIR 2.,6

+ 733    iii. John SINCLAIR 4th Of Assery 1.,201

+ 734    iv. Patrick SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,201

George next married Isabel SINCLAIR,1,2,6,177 daughter of Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Ulbster 1,2 and Elizabeth McKAY,1,2 in 1673.6.,202

Third cousins once removed.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 303)

570. John SINCLAIR 1,2 (James 2nd Of Assery386, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Known to be 'brother-german' to George.

John married Bess CRAIGIE Ulgrimbeg 1,2 about 1665.

Y

571. James SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (James 2nd Of Assery386, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1713 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.6,78

Apparently married about 1657, but no-one is sure who his mother was - Elizabeth BALFOUR or Margaret Munro.

Events

James worked as a merchant in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. 78

James married someone.

His children were:

+ 735    i. Daniel SINCLAIR 1,2 died in 1734.6,78

+ 736    ii. William SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,78

+ 737    iii. Alexander SINCLAIR 1,2,6.,78

572. Katherine SINCLAIR 1,2,6,201 (James 2nd Of Assery386, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Katherine married Alexander GIBSON Dean Of Bower 1,2,6.,196.,201.,208

Y

Events

Alexander was employed as, Dean of Bower. 196

Alexander was employed as, Minister of Canisbay. 208

573. James SINCLAIR 2nd Of Lybster 1,2,6,201 (John 1st Of Lybster388, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born after 1645 and died in Lybster, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland.

John, his heir, succeeded to the estate in 1709, so James was presumably dead by this time.

James married Katharine SINCLAIR,1,2,6.,177 daughter of Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Ulbster 1,2 and Elizabeth McKAY,.1.,2

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 306)

574. George SINCLAIR 1,2,6,201 (John 1st Of Lybster388, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Married with children, but only one daughter named.

575. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,201 (John 1st Of Lybster388, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Elizabeth married Alexander BOYND 1,2,6,201 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.6.,201

Y

576. Mary SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (William Of Assery390, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Mary married Donald GUNN Achalibster 1,2,6,78 ____________.6.,78

Y

577. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2,6,78 (William Of Assery390, John 1st Of Assery259, James 1st Of Murkle198, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

578. Ann SINCLAIR 1,2 (William 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick394, James Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar263, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1657 in Rattar, Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland.

Y

Ann married Robert SINCLAIR Of Durran,1,2 son of Sir James SINCLAIR Of Canisbay & 4Th Of Mey, 1St Baronet 1,2 and Elizabeth LESLIE,1,2 on 1 Mar 1678 in Scotland.4.,214 Robert was born about 1633 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Y

There doesn't appear to be any consensus on Robert's birth year or even an approximation of, with dates ranging from 1628 to 1652. Nor is there any hint of a death date.

See Sinclairs of Durran file for continuation of this line.

Robert is the ancestor of the 16th Sinclair Earl.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 326)

Ann next married John CAMPBELL Of Castlehill,1.,2 son of James CAMPBELL 1,2 and Mary McKAY,.1.,2 John was baptised on 25 Jul 1844 in Reay, Caithness, Scotland.94,270

Y

Events

John was employed as, Commissary and Sheriff-clerk of Caithness. 78

579. James SINCLAIR 2nd Of Freswick 1,2,6,78 (William 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick394, James Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar263, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before 1696.4,179

Was believed to have died in France, having been taken prisoner whilst travelling to Edinburgh for his marriage, however an entry in "Chamber's Domestic Annals" states that he made his case known to the Scottish Privy Council and was released in exchange for a priest, Mar David Fairfoul. What became of him after that seems to be unknown, however it is assumed he died prior to 1676 as he did not inherit.

580. Robert SINCLAIR 3rd Of Freswick 1,2,6,78 (William 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick394, James Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar263, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before 1696.4,179

Died without male issue. It is believed Robert also died before 1696 as he didn't inherit his father's estate.

581. David SINCLAIR 4th Of Freswick 1,2,6,11,78 (William 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick394, James Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar263, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

11 Nov 1696 - served heir-male and of Tailzie to James Sinclair of Freswick

April 1712 - executed an entail in favour of William, the second son of David's half brother, John of Rattar, to the exclusion of his own sisters, Anne and Janet.

David married Barbara SINCLAIR,1,2,11,94,154 daughter of Sir William SINCLAIR Of Canisbay & 5Th Of Mey, 2Nd Baronet 1,2,94,154 and Margaret MACKENZIE,1,2 on 9 Apr 1695 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6.,249 Barbara was born in 165794,154 and was baptised on 7 Jun 1657 in Canisbay, Caithness, Scotland.94,154 They had no children.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 474)

David next married Sophia STEWART 1,2,6,210 on 25 Jun 1702 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.6.,210 They had no children.

Y

582. Janet SINCLAIR 1,2 (William 3rd Of Rattar; 1St Of Freswick394, James Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar263, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Janet married John SINCLAIR 4th Of Ulbster,1,2,6.,177 son of Patrick SINCLAIR 3rd Of Ulbster 1,2 and Elizabeth McKAY,.1.,2 John was born about 1648 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Third cousins once removed.

Y

(Duplicate Line. See Person 298)

583. Barbara SMITH 1,2,88,183 (Margaret SINCLAIR397, James Of Reaster And 2Nd Of Rattar263, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before 1657.

Barbara married Walter BRUCE Of Ham,1,2,6.,78 son of Saul BRUCE Of Lyth. Walter was born in 1605, died in Jul 1668 in Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland,88,183 at age 63, and was buried in Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland.88,183

Stated age on tombstone: 63

Inscription reads: "sub hoc cippore quiescit in domino vir pius Wal Brussius ab Ham qui diem obit an aetatis 63 iulis anno dn 1668". Marked with a shield with mullet and engrailed cross.

3rd son of Saul Bruce

Events

Obtained a wadset of Ham from James Sinclair of Rattar, 1636. 183

584. Sir William CUNNINGHAM of Caprington, 2nd Baronet (Sir John CUNNINGHAM of Caprington, 1st Baronet399, Elisabeth SINCLAIR266, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 7 Feb 1664 in Caprington, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in 1740 in Caprington Castle, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, at age 76.

William married Janet DICK in 1696 in Duddingston, Midlothian, Scotland. Janet was born in 1670 in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland and died on 20 Jun 1753 in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland, at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 738    i. Sir John CUNNINGHAM 10th of Caprington, 3rd Baronet was born in 1696 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died on 30 Nov 1777 in Caprington, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, at age 81.

+ 739    ii. Sir William DICK of Prestonfield, 2nd Baronet was born on 12 Jun 1701 in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland and died on 14 Jan 1746, at age 44.

+ 740    iii. Alexander CUNNINGHAM of Prestonfield, 3 Baronet, M.D., FRCP was born on 23 Oct 1703 in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland and died on 10 Nov 1785 in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland, at age 82.

+ 741    iv. Anne CUNNINGHAM was born on 13 Oct 1704 in Caprington, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland and died on 23 Jan 1776 in Castleton, Perthshire, England, at age 71.

585. Robert CUNNINGHAM (Sir John CUNNINGHAM of Caprington, 1st Baronet399, Elisabeth SINCLAIR266, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1665 and died on 13 Nov 1743 in Cayon, St Christopher, British West Indies, aged about 78.

586. John CUNNINGHAM (Sir John CUNNINGHAM of Caprington, 1st Baronet399, Elisabeth SINCLAIR266, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1666.

587. George CUNNINGHAM (Sir John CUNNINGHAM of Caprington, 1st Baronet399, Elisabeth SINCLAIR266, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born in 1676.

588. Adam CUNNINGHAM (Sir John CUNNINGHAM of Caprington, 1st Baronet399, Elisabeth SINCLAIR266, John 1st Of Greenland And Rattar (Sir)199, John Master Of Caithness157, George 4th Earl of Caithness of Mey109, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1677.

589. John LESLIE 6th Earl Of Rothes 1,2,11 (James LESLIE Master Of Rothes401, Sir Andrew LESLIE 5th Earl Of Rothes271, George LESLIE 4th Earl Of Rothes204, William LESLIE 3rd Earl Of Rothes160, Marjory SINCLAIR111, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1641.11

John married Mrs Anne LESLIE (M.S. UNKNOWN) 1,2,11 in 1614.11

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 742    i. John LESLIE 7th Earl Of Rothes 1,2.,11

+ 743    ii. Lady Margaret LESLIE 1,2.,11

590. Henry SINCLAIR 1,2 (Alexander 6th Of Dun402, William 5th Of Dun274, David 3rd Of Dun207, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Known to have been resident in Achravole in 1769 and is named as the eldest son (St Clair's, p. 242)

591. William SINCLAIR Younger Of Dun 1,2 (Alexander 6th Of Dun402, William 5th Of Dun274, David 3rd Of Dun207, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Mentioned in 1731 as younger of Dun (St Clair's, p. 242)

592. Richard SINCLAIR Of Dun 1,2,11 (Alexander 6th Of Dun402, William 5th Of Dun274, David 3rd Of Dun207, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1). The cause of his death was Drowning.

Y

2nd son of Alexander of Dun.
St Clair's notes that he was a merchant in Thurso.

Events

Richard was employed as, Merchant in Thurso. 146

Richard married Elizabeth McKAY.1.,2

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 744    i. Elizabeth SINCLAIR Dun 1.,2

+ 745    ii. Name Unknown SINCLAIR 1.,2

593. David SINCLAIR 1,2 (Alexander 6th Of Dun402, William 5th Of Dun274, David 3rd Of Dun207, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

youngest son - left a provision of 3,500 merks.

594. Elizabeth SINCLAIR 1,2 (Alexander 6th Of Dun402, William 5th Of Dun274, David 3rd Of Dun207, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died after 1755.

1737 - received a paternal bond of provision

Elizabeth married Patrick FORBES.1.,2 Patrick died before 1755.6,146

595. Katharine SINCLAIR 1,2 (Alexander 6th Of Dun402, William 5th Of Dun274, David 3rd Of Dun207, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Received a provision of 3000 merks.

596. William SINCLAIR 1,2,6,225 (Patrick Of Brabsterdorran405, Francis Of Brabsterdorran277, William 1st Of Southdun210, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1704 in Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Y

Nicknamed "La Mode".

William does not seem to continue the holding at Brabsterdorran, instead this line moves to a John Sinclair and his wife Margaret, who were granted a wadset in 1670. Since Johns son was born at Rattar House, it is probably the Sinclair's of Rattar.

Events

William was employed as, Midshipman. 225 first in the Navy and then in Customs at Thurso.

William married Rachel CUMMING,1,2,6.,225 daughter of Mr CUMMING. Rachel was born in Morayshire, Scotland.6,225

Y

597. James SINCLAIR 1,2,6,225 (Patrick Of Brabsterdorran405, Francis Of Brabsterdorran277, William 1st Of Southdun210, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1706.

Y

Events

James worked as a tide-waiter in Customs in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. 225

598. Jean SINCLAIR 1,2,6,196 (George406, Francis Of Brabsterdorran277, William 1st Of Southdun210, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born about 1710.

Y

Jean married David SINCLAIR In Whitegear 1.,2.,6.,196

Cousins (St Clair's, p. 243)

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 746    i. Alexander SINCLAIR Of Brabsterdorran 1,2,6,94,196,225,271 was born about 1745 in Rattar, Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland6,225 and died about 1781 in Bower, Caithness, Scotland,6,225 aged about 36.

599. John SINCLAIR 1,2,6,225 (Unknown407, Francis Of Brabsterdorran277, William 1st Of Southdun210, John 2nd Of Dun161, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before 1693.

Although St Clair's leaves this person unlinked to any particular family, he states that John's son, Alexander was the great grandson of Francis Sinclair of Brabsterdorran, and as such was retoured heir to him on 2nd April 1772. This means John had to be a grandson, indicating that Francis had more children than St Clair's has recorded.

John, his wife Margaret, and their eldest son William, were granted a wadset of Brabsterdorran in 1670, by Henry Dundas.

1693 - Margaret, widow of John, assigned the wadset to her son Alexander, indicating that her eldest son William, had died prior to this.

John married Margaret 1.,2.,6.,225 Margaret died after 1693.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 747    i. William SINCLAIR 1,2 died before 1693.

600. Donald MACKAY Master Of Reay 1,2 (John MACKAY 2nd Lord Reay409, Donald Dughall MACKAY 1st Lord Reay280, Huistean Du McKAY Of Farr213, Christian SINCLAIR167, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1680.

Donald married someone.

His child was:

+ 748    i. George MACKAY 3rd Lord Reay 1,2 was born about 1664 and died in 1748, aged about 84.

601. Name Unknown MACLEOD 1,2,4,198 (Mary MACKAY413, Donald Dughall MACKAY 1st Lord Reay280, Huistean Du McKAY Of Farr213, Christian SINCLAIR167, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

602. George MACKAY 1,2,4,198 (William MACKAY Of Kinloch415, Donald Dughall MACKAY 1st Lord Reay280, Huistean Du McKAY Of Farr213, Christian SINCLAIR167, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

603. Catherine GUNN 1,2 (Christian MACKAY418, Donald Dughall MACKAY 1st Lord Reay280, Huistean Du McKAY Of Farr213, Christian SINCLAIR167, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

Y

Catherine married Angus MACKAY,1,2 son of Donald Dughall MACKAY 1st Lord Reay 1,2 and Barbara MACKENZIE,1,2 on 1 May 1659.11.,226 Angus died before 1703.

Known to be cousins.

Known to be alive in 1699.

Events

Angus was employed as, Lt-Col. in the Danish Army. 11

(Duplicate Line. See Person 411)

604. Hugh MACKAY Of Strathy 1,2 (Elizabeth SINCLAIR421, Annas MACKAY281, Huistean Du McKAY Of Farr213, Christian SINCLAIR167, David Of Dun, First Of Forss114, John 3rd Earl of Caithness of Mey68, William 2nd Earl Of Caithness45, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died before 1729.

Hugh married Barbara MURRAY.1.,2

Y


The child from this marriage was:

+ 749    i. John McKAY Of Strathy 1,2 died on 29 Sep 1783 in Geise, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.

Hugh next married Jane BUDGE.1.,2 Another name for Jane was Jean BUDGE.

Y

605. Catherine SINCLAIR Mistress Of Sinclair 1,2,11 (John 9th Lord Sinclair423, Patrick 8th Lord Sinclair284, James Master Of Sinclair215, Henry 5th Lord Sinclair170, William 4th Lord Sinclair115, Henry 3rd Lord Sinclair86, William "The Waster" 2nd Lord Sinclair58, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in 1666.11

Catherine married John ST. CLAIR Of Herdmanston,1,2,11 son of Sir John ST. CLAIR Of Herdmanston, in 1659.11

Y


Children from this marriage were:

+ 750    i. Henry ST. CLAIR 10th Lord Sinclair 1,2,11 died in 1723.

+ 751    ii. John ST. CLAIR 1,2.,11

606. Lady Mary WEMYSS 1,2,11 (Sir John WEMYSS 1st Earl Wemyss424, Sir John WEMYSS Of Wemyss287, David WEMYSS Of Wemyss217, Sir John WEMYSS Of Wemyss171, Katherine SINCLAIR117, Henry 3rd Lord Sinclair86, William "The Waster" 2nd Lord Sinclair58, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) died in Jun 1657 and was buried on 1 Jul 1657 in High Kirk, Glasgow, Scotland.

This child is not noted under the Wemyss genealogies but is under the Sinclair genealogies.

Mary married John SINCLAIR 9th Lord Sinclair,1,2,11 son of Patrick SINCLAIR 8th Lord Sinclair 1,2,11 and Margaret COCKBURN,1,2,11 on 15 Jul 1631 in Marriage Contract. John was born in 1610,11 was baptised on 29 Oct 1610 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, and died on 10 Nov 1674, at age 64.

4th cousins once removed.

Apparently had no male issue.

Due to the lack of a son and heir, John made a settement of his honours and estate in favour of his daughter's sons and their heirs; if those lines failed he stipulated his daughter's husband's brothers.

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John has conflicting death information of 1676. 11

(Duplicate Line. See Person 423)

607. Sir David WEMYSS 2nd Earl Of Wemyss 1,2,117,118 (Sir John WEMYSS 1st Earl Wemyss424, Sir John WEMYSS Of Wemyss287, David WEMYSS Of Wemyss217, Sir John WEMYSS Of Wemyss171, Katherine SINCLAIR117, Henry 3rd Lord Sinclair86, William "The Waster" 2nd Lord Sinclair58, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 6 Sep 1610117,118 and died in Jul 1679,117,118 at age 68.

Had at least 11 children, but all, bar one, died young or unmarried.

David married Anna BALFOUR,1,2 daughter of BALFOUR 2nd Lord Balfour Of Burleigh, about 1627. Anna died on 10 Nov 1649.11

The child from this marriage was:

+ 752    i. Jean WEMYSS 1,2.,11

David next married Lady Eleanor FLEMING 1,2,11 on 4 Apr 1650 in Marriage Contract.11 They had no children.

Burkes Peerage gives her date of death as 20 April 1642, 8 years prior to her marriage!

David next married Margaret LESLIE 1,2,11 on 13 Jan 1652.11

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David next married Lady Margaret LESLIE,1,2,11 daughter of John LESLIE 6th Earl Of Rothes 1,2,11 and Mrs Anne LESLIE (M.S. UNKNOWN),1,2,11 on 13 Jan 1652.11

This couple were sixth cousins once removed.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 753    i. Lady Margaret WEMYSS Countess Of Wemyss 1,2,11 was born on 1 Jan 165811 and died on 11 Mar 1705,11 at age 47.

608. David WEMYSS 3rd/4Th Earl Of Wemyss 1,2 (Sir James WEMYSS Lord Burntisland425, Sir James WEMYSS288, James WEMYSS Of Caskieberran218, James WEMYSS Of Caskieberran172, Katherine SINCLAIR117, Henry 3rd Lord Sinclair86, William "The Waster" 2nd Lord Sinclair58, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was baptised on 29 Apr 1678 and died on 15 Mar 1720,11 at age 41.

Some list him as the third Earl, ignoring his mother's right to the title, and others list him as the 4th Earl.

David married Elizabeth ST. CLAIR,1,2,11,272 daughter of Henry ST. CLAIR 10th Lord Sinclair 1,2,11 and Barbara COCKBURN,1,2,11,272 on 5 Jul 1716 in Marriage Contract.11 Elizabeth died in 1721.11

Third wife of David. Known to have left issue.

609. Anne WEMYSS 1,2,11 (Sir James WEMYSS Lord Burntisland425, Sir James WEMYSS288, James WEMYSS Of Caskieberran218, James WEMYSS Of Caskieberran172, Katherine SINCLAIR117, Henry 3rd Lord Sinclair86, William "The Waster" 2nd Lord Sinclair58, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 18 Oct 167511 and died on 9 Jan 1702, at age 26.

Known to have had issue.

610. Margaret WEMYSS 1,2,11 (Sir James WEMYSS Lord Burntisland425, Sir James WEMYSS288, James WEMYSS Of Caskieberran218, James WEMYSS Of Caskieberran172, Katherine SINCLAIR117, Henry 3rd Lord Sinclair86, William "The Waster" 2nd Lord Sinclair58, William 1st Sinclair Earl Of Caithness - 3rd Earl Of Orkney39, Henry 2nd Earl Of Orkney27, Henry Lord Of Roslin, Earl Of Orkney (Prince)21, William Of Roslin18, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1).

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611. Francis SCOTT 2nd Earl Of Buccleuch 1,11 (Walter SCOTT 1st Earl of Buccleuch; Lord Scott of Buccleuch; Baron Scott of Whitchester and Eskdail426, Sir Walter "Bold Buccleuch" SCOTT 1st Lord Scott of Buccleuch289, Sir Walter SCOTT 4th of Buccleuch221, Walter "Wicked Wat" SCOTT 1st of Branxholme, 3rd of Buccleuch178, Sir Walter SCOTT 2nd of Buccleuch. Baron of Branxholme138, Jane Or Janet DOUGLAS102, George DOUGLAS 4th Earl Of Angus64, William DOUGLAS 2nd Earl Of Angus42, George DOUGLAS Earl Of Douglas; Lord Abernethy; 1St Earl Of Angus37, Margaret STEWART Countess Of Angus & Mar24, Margaret ST. CLAIR19, William Of Roslin (Sir)16, Henry Of Roslin (Sir)15, William (Sir)11, Henri10, Henri9, William8, Henri7, Henri3, William 'The Seemly'2, Walderne1) was born on 21 Dec 1626 and died on 22 Nov 1651, at age 24.

Francis married Lady Margaret LESLIE,1,2,11 daughter of John LESLIE 6th Earl Of Rothes 1,2,11 and Mrs Anne LESLIE (M.S. UNKNOWN),1,2,11 on 25 Jul 1646.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 754    i. Mary SCOTT 3rd Countess of Buccleuch was born on 31 Aug 1647 and died on 11 Mar 1661, at age 13.

+ 755    ii. Walter SCOTT Baron Scott of Buccleuch was born in 1648 and died circa 1650, aged about 2.

+ 756    iii. Anne SCOTT 1st Duchess of Buccleuch was born on 11 Feb 1651 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland and died on 6 Feb 1732, at age 80.

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