David Ross, 13th of Balnagowan

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David Ross, thirteenth and last Chief of the Balnagowan estates, was only nine when his father died, and David Ross of Pitcalnie was appointed his legal guardian. David obtained the favour of King William of Orange, and was appointed Sheriff of Ross and governor of Inverness. He built a new wing during his residence at Balnagowan Castle, but the debts of the family had increased so much that he had to mortgage the lands he owned. In disposing of his properties, David also relinquished any claim to the already forfeited Earldom of Ross in favour of William twelfth Lord Ross of Hawkhead.

Origins

David Ross had married Marie, the eldest daughter of Lord Fraser of Lovat, leaving as issue: (1) David, who became the last laird of Balnagowan; (2) Alexander, who died at 20; (3) Isobell, and (4) Catherine, who married John Mackenzie, fourth of Inveraul.

References

• Ane Breve Cronicle of the Earlis of Ross. Including notices of the Abbots of Fearn, and of the family of Ross of Balnagown. by Ross, Earls of; Baillie, W. R. Page 29-30. Archive.Org David Ross, laird of Balnagown, maried my Lord Lo- vatt's daughter, callit Marie Fraser, who bure to him seve- rall children. Bot of meall children non cairn to perfection bot David Ross, now leard of Balnagown, who maried Ladie Ann Steuart, daughter to James earle of Murray. 4. David (3) was born 14th September 1644, and a brother, Alexander, on 13th September 1645. Their mother died on 29th December 1646. Deuchar MS.