1. | Gilbert KENNEDY was born about 1490 in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland (son of David KENNEDY and Agnes BORTHWICK); died between 24 and 30 Aug 1527 in Pow Burn, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. Notes:
He was slain by Hugh Campbell, Sheriff of Ayr at the instigation of Sir James Hamilton.
He succeeded as 2nd Earl of Cassillis in 1513. He was a prominent figure in the history of Scotland; Ambassador to England, a Privy-Councillor to James V, concluded truce with the Duke of Norfolk on part of Henry VIII after 1513.
He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) [Scotland] to King James V. In 1525 he was tried for the murder of Martin Kennedy of Lochland in 1525, but was acquitted through the influence of his brother-in-law, the Earl of Argyll. In December 1526 he was a prisoner in the hands of the Douglas faction, after having joined the unsuccessful attempt of the Earl of Arran to rescue the young King James V. (http://www.thepeerage.com/p1224.htm#i24462)
Children:
Gilbert, 3rd Earl of Cassillis, m. Margaret Kennedy; b. between 1517 and 1518.
Thomas.
David of Culzean; m. Janet Kennedy, daughter of Duncan Kennedy of Daljedburgh.
Quintin, Abbot of Crossraguel who disputed three days at Maybole with Knox.
Archibald.
Hugh of Barquhany.
James of Uchtrelure.
(--?--); m. Thomas McClelland of Bombay.
Gilbert married Isabel CAMPBELL before 1513. Isabel was born about 1489; died after 1529. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Gilbert KENNEDY was born in 1515 in Cassillis, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 28 Nov 1558 in Dieppe, Normandy, France; was buried in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland.
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