Alexander Irvine, 6th of Kingcausie

17th August, 1644.—Alexander Irving of Kincaussie was shot at the Crabstone, near Aberdeen, by William Forbes, natural son of John Forbes of Leslie. The Committee of Estates directed the assassin to be rewarded with 2000 merks. But after the Restoration, in 1661, for the same deed he was outlawed. — (Spalding's " Trubles," and Acts of S. Parliament.) This Alexander Irvine left a widow and five children.—(Spalding's " Trubles.")

[The Irvines of Drum and colleteral branch by Jonathan Forbes Leslie, 1798-1877. (Including the letters, deeds and charters from the Drum Achieves) Pub 1909, Aberdeen]