James Burnet (1688 - abt. 1730)

Born 1688 in Mondobbo, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Died about 1730 at about age 42 in Mondobbo, Kincardineshire, Scotland

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Biography

James was the only surviving child of Alexander Burnett, of Mondobbo, and Margaret Burnett, daughter of Sir Alexander Burnett of Leys, 2nd Baronet.^[1]

His name appears as a student at Marischal College, 1702-06, "Jac. Burnet a Monboddow."

James Burnett was a supporter of the Stuart cause, and was "out" in 1715. He was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Falkirk. From Stirling Castle he was taken to London for trial, but was liberated, after a long confinement, through powerful influence exerted on his behalf. The results of the events were that many of the family estates were sold; leaving Mondobbo and Lagavin which he was able to retain.

Family

He married, on 3 November 1709, Elizabeth Forbes, daughter of Sir William Forbes of Craigievar. They had eleven sons and three daughters; all of these died young, or in infancy, except two sons, James and William, of whom below.^[2]

• James Burnett.
• William Burnett.

Sources

1. ↑ The family of Burnett of Leys, with collateral branches; page 145
2. ↑ The family of Burnett of Leys, with collateral branches; page 145

See also:

• The family of Burnett of Leys, with collateral branches from the mss. of the late George Burnett, by Burnett, George, 1822-1890, Published 1901