Christian Hamilton, Lady Jedburgh

CHRISTIAN HAMILTON Lady Jedburgh

Bogus Genealogy

At least one pedigree published by FamilySearch falsely claims that Christian Hamilton, here treated, and her second husband Robert, Lord Jedburgh, are the parents of Sir Thomas Carr, senior. This is wrong. Robert, Lord Jedburgh, died without issue. This pedigree also claims that she died at Innerwick on 11 October 1703 but this is wrong too. Christiam Hamilton. here treated, died before 24 November 1688, the date upon which Robert, Lord Jedburgh, made his last will and testament and expressed the wish: "to be buried beside my ancestors in the Ile of ffairnihirst nixt to the Greave of my Dear wife".

The Question of Identity

Christian Hamilton is the daughter of Sir Alexander Hamilton of Innerwick, The Scots Peerage VI: 12 The Scots Peerage V: 78 but there was more than one Sir Alexander Hamilton of Innerwick and it is not yet clear which was her father. The name of her mother is not known. Stirnet: Hamilton 14

Death and Burial

A date and place of death has not been identified for Christian Hamilton, lady Jedburgh, but it is clear from the last will and testament of her second husband, Robert, Lord Jedburgh, which was made at Ferniehirst on 24 November 1688, that she predeceased him. She probably died at Ferniehirst. She was certainly buried in the Isle of Ferniehirst. [National Records of Scotland, Peebles Commissary Court, Testament Testamentar and Inventory of Robert Ker Lord Jedburgh, reference CC18/3/1] Image of Testament

First Marriage

Christian Hamilton married Sir Patrick Hume of Polworth. The Scots Peerage VI: 12

Children of First Marriage

1. Sir Patrick Hume of Polwarth, 1st Earl of Marchmont
2. Colonel Alexander Hume
3. Julian Hume
4. Anne Hume

Second Marriage

Christian Hamilton married Robert Kekr, Lord Jedburgh. The Scots Peerage V: 78 The marriage was booked on 14 Septemver 1654, at Polworth in Berwickshire, Scotland. [National Records of Scotland, Polworth Marriages, 1652-88, reference OPR754/1]

The Last Will and Testament of Robert, Lord Jedburgh

Robert, Lord Jedburgh, made his last will and testament at Ferniehist on 24 November 1688. He left his soul to God and his body: "to be buried beside my ancestors in the Ile of ffairnihirst nixt to the Greave of my Dear wife". He nominated his beloved nephew John Ker of Cavers, and failing him his nephew's eldest son, to be his only executor and universal legator. He left a number of legacies, viz. (1) One thousand pounds Scots to the poor of Jedburgh and the grammar school thereof, the annualrent thereof to be shared equally between them (2) One thousand merks for upholding the Isle of Ferniehist, both sums to be placed in the lands of the magistrates and town council of Jedburgh. (3) Eight hundred merks to the burgh of Jedburgh in order to buy a bell for the church.

In addition to this, by a codicil dated 1 March 1692, he left a number of legacies to his servants and others, viz. (1) One thousand merks Scots money to Elizabeth Home: "who was my dear wyfes gentlewoman". (2) Five hundred merks to John Dicksone. (3) One hundred merks to William Rutherford. (4) Two hundred merks to Christian Home, souse to William Dicksone, younger of Newbigging; "in regard she was long a servant of my dear wife". (5) Sixty merks to Jennet Hog: "because she was very serviceable both to my wife & me". (6) He left his gold enamel watch and other personal items to his niece Christian Ker. Confirmation was granted to John Ker of Cavers on 13 January 1693. [National Records of Scotland, Peebles Commissary Court, Testament Testamentar and Inventory of Robert Ker Lord Jedburgh, reference CC18/3/1]

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Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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23 August 1648: [Letter] Christian Hamilton, lady Polwarth, to Thomas Hamilton, her brother. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Hume of Polwarth, Berwickshire, Earls of Marchmont, reference GD158/2812

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1 March 1653: Christian Hamilton, Lady Polwarth, to George Hume of Kimerghaeme, her brother-in-law. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Hume of Polwarth, Berwickshire, Earls of Marchmont, reference GD158/2707

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29 September 1654: [Letter] Christian Hamilton, lady Polwarth, to Thomas Hamilton, her brother. Recommends him to set Hefield to Mr. Samuel Johnston. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Hume of Polwarth, Berwickshire, Earls of Marchmont, reference GD158/2812

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1 March 1653: Edinburgh. [Letter] Christian Hamilton, Lady Polwarth, to George Hume of Kimerghaeme, her brother-in-law. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Hume of Polwarth, Berwickshire, Earls of Marchmont, reference GD158/2707

Genealogy

1. The Scots Peerage VI: 12
2. The Scots Peerage V: 78
3. Stirnet: Hamilton 14

Bogus Genealogy Published by FamilySearch

Christian of Innerwick Kerr (born Hamilton). FamilySearch Family Tree Birth: Circa 1626 - Innerwick, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom Death: Oct 11 1703 - Innerwick, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. Parents: Alexander Hamilton, Mrs Alexander Hamilton. Husband: Robert Kerr 4th Lord Jedburgh. Son: Sir Thomas Carr Sr. Siblings: James Hamilton, William Hamilton, Isobell Hamilton.

Bogus Genealogy Published by My Heritage

Robert, 4th Lord Of Jedburgh Kerr. Added 21 October 2020 by Judith Lynne Waldrop. Collection:MyHeritage Family Trees. Site name:Thornton Web Site. Site manager:Linda Thornton. Birth:Jan 8 1608 - Burwash, Sussex, England. Death: Before Oct 4 1681 - Newport, Aquidneck Island, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Parents:James Of Oxnam And Crailing Kerr, Mary Kerr (born Rutherford). Wife:Margaret Carr (born Rutherford). Son:Thomas Carr ( High Sherriff )

Bogus Genealogy Published by My Heritage

Baron Robert Jedburgh Kerr. Added 1 November 2020 by Judith Lynne Waldrop. Collection:MyHeritage Family Trees. Site name:Direct Line to Me. Site manager:Danielle Staudt. Birth:1629 - Scotland. Death:Aug 4 1692 - Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland. Parents:James Kerr, Mary Kerr (born Rutherford). Wife:Margaret Kerr (born Rutherford). Son:Thomas