Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassilis

GILBERT, EARL OF CASSILLIS

Death

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Gilbert, Earl of Cassillis, was one of the Scots Commissioners appointed by the Parliament of 14 December 1557, and sent to France to negotiate Queen Mary's marriage with the Dauphin, and as such was party to the marriage-contract at the Louvre on 19 April 1558, but was one of the commissioners who met with a mysterious death at Dieppe on their way home. They had refused to consent to the proposal that the Crown-Matrimonial of Scotland should be granted to the Dauphin, and it is supposed they were poisened. The Earl is said to have died on 28 November 1558, but the exact date is not known, though it was reported in Scotland between 29 November and 5 December 1558. The Scots Peerage II: 471

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

6 February 1540: Charter by King James V, to Gilbert Earl of Cassillis and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Thomas Kennedy - brother german of the Earl and the heirs male of his body, whom failling David Kennedy his brother german and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Quintin Kennedy his brother german and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Archibald Kennedy his brother german and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Hugh Kennedy his brother german and the heirs male of his body, whom failling James Kennedy also his brother german and the heirs male of his body, whom failling James Kennedy uncle (patruus) of the Earl, and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Thomas Kennedy of Coif also uncle of the Earl, and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains and the heirs male of his body, whom failling William Kennedy of Glentig, and the heirs male of his body, whom failling Alexander Kennedy of Bargany, and the heirs male of his body, whom failling James Kennedy of Blairquhan and the heirs male of his body, whom failling the nearest heirs male whatsoever of the Earl, bearing the name and arms of Kennedy whom all failing his nearest heirs female - of the Mains of Cassillis, with the castle, manor place, mill milltoun and park of Cassillis - the lands of Kyleston, lands of Blairboys, Craufurdston, Pinmirrie, Giltree, Makgrain, Barnshean, Carsonston, Holehouse, Dunshweston, Barnfurd, Troquhan and Burnmouth, with the fishings and outsets thereof, extending to a 43 merk land - 6 merk land of Over Kilmoir with the mill thereof, 6 merk land of Nether Kilmoir - 12 merk land of Gyltree with the mill and wood of the same - the 20 pound land of Dalmorton, containing the lands of Troscan, Knockloy, MeikleShallach, Sheuven, Clonauch, Clongill, Dalmorton, Leffinfairn, Glowingern, Lauchindisher, Rais, Lenton and Balbeg - 7 merk land of Dalreoch, Kilchrenny and Rothel - the 10 pound land of Row comprehending Over and Nether Row, Shallach, Torefasack, Altedon, Makallanston, Meldinoch, Pynvalie, Laglany, Balloch, Makevenston and Balbeg - the 10 pound land of Traboack whereof the two Glengennets and Bennan are part, - the 4 merk land of Makilwardston, 40 shilling land of Coif, 5 merk land of Killileck Balquhairn and Balimuck - 3 merk land of Makmartinston - 3 merk land of Garpin and Dalduff - 2 merk land of Drumullin - 20 shilling land of Auchincrosh, merk land of Dalduff, - 6 shilling 8 penny land of Dalcur - 3 merk land of Clonclauch - 2 merk land of Kirkbride, merk land of Bardonan, 6 shilling 8 penny land of Craigo - 6 shilling 8 penny land of Ardauthie - 10 pound land of Kilkerran, with the manor place and mill thereof - 40 shilling land of Knocknonsauch and Dallingfurd - 5 merk land of Dalquhairn - merk land of Clachwalloch - 20 shilling land of Glenep - 10 shilling land of Craiginra - as also the lands of Ardenshean Tirmaro, Laggage Arrewin Dirnarauch Kiligrossan Knockowat, Craigins Craigfin, Balgray Dirquhiwal Farthing and Dalchangan extending to an 18 merk land - the 5 merk land of Over and Nether Ellerkennoch with the Lochland alias Lochdins, with tenants tenandries and service of free tenants all lying in the Earldom of Carrick - as also the 2 and a half merk land of Balmacavil - 50 shilling land of Letterpin - 3 merk land of Drumuscan - 2 merk land of Farthingcrather - 20 shilling land of Knockgardener and 40 shillingland of Craiginshinnoch, lying in the Earldom of Carrick aforesaid - together with the office of bailie of Carrick, and all fees profits and emoluments thereof used and wont - And which Mains of Cassillis with the castle manor place mill milltoun and park of Cassillis and whole other lands above mentioned, pertained heretably of before to the said Gilbert Earl of Cassillis, and were by the deceased King James IV, of good memory as prince and Stewart of Scotland, after his perfect age of 21 years complete, erected into a free barony called the barony of Cassillis - and also the said office of bailiary, and lands of Balmacavil, Letterpin, Drumuscan Farthingcrather Knockgardener and Craiginschinnoch pertained heretably of before to the Earl and were resigned by him personally, in the hands of the King as prince and Stewart of Scotland and Earl of Carrick - to be holden by the Earl and his aforesaid of the King and his successors princes and Stewarts of Scotland and Earls of Carrick, for 3 suits of court of the Earldom of Carrick used and wont and service of ward and relief when the same shall happen, and administering justice in the office of bailie of Carrick to the Kings leiges and all others having interest. Witnesses - Gavin Archbishop of Glasgow Chancellor, Henry Bishop of Galloway, Malcom Lord Fleming Chamberlain, Sir Thomas Erskine of Brechin Knight Secretary, Sir James Kirkaldy of Grange Treasurer David Wood of Craig Comptroller, James Foulis of Colinton clerk of Council and Tho. Bellenden of Auchnoul director of the Chancery. Dated at Edinburgh. R.M.S. iii. 2268 National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Kennedy Family, Earls of Cassillis (Ailsa Muniments), reference GD25/1/403

Gilbert Kennedy, third Earl of Cassillis

Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassilis (/ˈkæslz/ KASS-lz) (1515 – 28 November 1558) was Scottish landowner, soldier, politician and judge. He served as Treasurer of Scotland.

The son of Gilbert Kennedy, 2nd Earl of Cassilis, he succeeded to the titles of 5th Lord Kennedy and 3rd Earl of Cassillis in August 1527. On 6 February 1540/41 he had a charter of the Fief of Cassilis.

Gilbert Kennedy was taken prisoner by Thomas Dacre and Sir William Musgrave in the Battle of Solway Moss in 1542. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Solway_Moss

Being committed to the custody of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, was, by the instructions of that venerable martyr, induced to embrace the reformed religion. He became a Protestant, and went over to the English Party. He was released in February 1545, and held the office of Treasurer of Scotland in 1554, of Extraordinary Lord of Session between 1546 and 1558. Gilbert Kennedy fought in the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh on 10 September 1547.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pinkie_Cleugh

In 1558 he was present, as one of the eight Commissioners appointed by the Scottish Parliament, at the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Dauphin of France, to whom the Scottish deputies unanimously refused the Crown matrimonial. The Court of France appeared deeply mortified by this disappointment, and the Earl of Cassilis, with two others of the Commissioners, dying in one night, on 28 November 1558, at Dieppe, a report was raised that they had been poisoned, which was further countenanced by the death of a fourth Commissioner, Lord Fleming, at Paris, on 16 December 1558.

Henry II of France had appointed Gilbert as Gentleman in Ordinary of his Chamber on 4 May 1558, and this honour was transferred to his heir, Gilbert, 4th Earl of Cassilis on 10 February 1559.

Family

The Earl married Margaret Kennedy in 1540 and they had five children.

Katherine Kennedy

Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis (c. 1541–1576)

Sir Thomas Kennedy, Master of Cassilis (b. between 1543–1558, d. 1602)

Jane or Jean Kennedy, (bef. 1558–c.1598), married Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney

Lady Isobel Kennedy b. 24 July 1542 d. 12 Jan 1598 and had descendants

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Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassillis, was born between 1515 and died 28 November 1558.

Gilbert, 3rd Earl of Cassillis, was a famous Scottish statesman and he was appointed Lord High Treasurer in 1554. He was one of the Commissioners who went to France to arrange the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, with the Dauphin, and, because he refused to agree that the Scottish crown should go to the French heir, he was poisoned at Dieppe and his body was also brought back for burial in the "Auld College".

Parents: son of Gilbert Kennedy, 2nd Earl of Cassillis and Lady Isabel Campbell.

Pedigree: (Gilbert12, David11, John10, Gilbert9, James8, Gilbert7, John6, Gilbert5de Carrick, Gilbert4, Roland3, Nicol,2, Duncan1)

Married:

1. Margaret Kennedy, daughter of Alexander Kennedy of Bargany.

Children include:

1. Lady Janet Kennedy+1 d. 1598
2. Gilbert, fourth Earl of Cassillis ancestor of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth Earls of Cassillis.
3. Hon. Sir Thomas of Culzean, Master of Cassillis, b. bt 1543 - 1558, d. 11 May 1602 m. Elizabeth McGill.
4. Lady Jean; m. Robert (--?--) Earl of Orkney
5. Lady Catherine; m. Sir Patrick Vaus.

Notes

He succeeded as 3rd Earl of Cassillis. William Kennedy Abbot of Crossraguel was his guardian for eleven years. He was at the University of St. Andrew's in 1527, afterwards completed his education om Paris, remaining there until 1537; of excellent disposition and promising talents. He had many charters; when taken prisoner at rout of Solway Moss by the English he was committed to Archbishop Cranmer, 1542, because an Anglican. Henry VIII loaded him with gifts. He was high Treasurer of Scotland, Chief Commander in the Army which attacked Berwick and invaded England 1557. Sent to France to negotiate Queen Mary's marriage with the Dauphin but met mysterious death at Dieppe in 1558; buried at Maybole.

Links

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lelandva/kenne013.htm#id3972
• http://www.thepeerage.com/p10834.htm#i108336

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BIOGRAPHY: Gilbert KENNEDY, Earl of Cassillis, born 1515; educated at the University of St. Andrews and at Paris. On Feb. 6, 1540/1, he had a charter of the Fief of Cassillis, to himself and the male heirs of his body. He wastaken prisoner by the English at Solway Moss, November 24, 1542, but was allowed to return to Scotland early in 1543, and, failing to surrender himself, his three sureties and kinsmen, being in great peril of their lives, wrote December 11, 1544, imploring him to do so. He was finally discharged in February, 1545. He shared in the Scottish defeat at Pinkie in September, 1547. He became a Protestant and went over to the English party. He was HIGH TREASURER of Scotland, 1554, until his death. He was one of the 8 members chosen to represent his country at the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots with the Dauphin of France, which was celebrated in Paris April 24, 1558.

BIOGRAPHY: The sudden death of no less than 4 of these( who had opposed the French views as to the settlement of the Scottish Crown), led to a strong suspicion of poison. He died at Dieppe, November 28, 1558, and was buried with his ancestors at Maybole. He married in 1540, Margery Sophia Kennedy, widow of William Wallace of Craige. She was the daughter of Alexander Kennedy or Bargeny. His widow's will was proved at Edinburgh, January 12, 1596/7.

SOURCES:FamilySearch, Family Group, Family ID= 1833920.

◦Marriage: Gilbert KENNEDY md Margery or Margaret Sophia KENNEDY, 1540.

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Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassillis, was born between 1515 and died 28 November 1558.

Gilbert, 3rd Earl of Cassillis, was a famous Scottish statesman and he was appointed Lord High Treasurer in 1554. He was one of the Commissioners who went to France to arrange the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, with the Dauphin, and, because he refused to agree that the Scottish crown should go to the French heir, he was poisoned at Dieppe and his body was also brought back for burial in the "Auld College".

Parents: son of Gilbert Kennedy, 2nd Earl of Cassillis and Lady Isabel Campbell.

Pedigree: (Gilbert12, David11, John10, Gilbert9, James8, Gilbert7, John6, Gilbert5de Carrick, Gilbert4, Roland3, Nicol,2, Duncan1)

Married:

   Margaret Kennedy, daughter of Alexander Kennedy of Bargany.

Children include:

   Lady Janet Kennedy+1 d. 1598

   Gilbert, fourth Earl of Cassillis ancestor of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth Earls of Cassillis.

   Hon. Sir Thomas of Culzean, Master of Cassillis, b. bt 1543 - 1558, d. 11 May 1602 m. Elizabeth McGill.

   Lady Jean; m. Robert (--?--) Earl of Orkney

   Lady Catherine; m. Sir Patrick Vaus.

Notes

He succeeded as 3rd Earl of Cassillis. William Kennedy Abbot of Crossraguel was his guardian for eleven years. He was at the University of St. Andrew's in 1527, afterwards completed his education om Paris, remaining there until 1537; of excellent disposition and promising talents. He had many charters; when taken prisoner at rout of Solway Moss by the English he was committed to Archbishop Cranmer, 1542, because an Anglican. Henry VIII loaded him with gifts. He was high Treasurer of Scotland, Chief Commander in the Army which attacked Berwick and invaded England 1557. Sent to France to negotiate Queen Mary's marriage with the Dauphin but met mysterious death at Dieppe in 1558; buried at Maybole. Links

   http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lelandva/kenne013.htm#id3972

   http://www.thepeerage.com/p10834.htm#i108336

BIOGRAPHY: Gilbert KENNEDY, Earl of Cassillis, born 1515; educated at the University of St. Andrews and at Paris. On Feb. 6, 1540/1, he had a charter of the Fief of Cassillis, to himself and the male heirs of his body. He wastaken prisoner by the English at Solway Moss, November 24, 1542, but was allowed to return to Scotland early in 1543, and, failing to surrender himself, his three sureties and kinsmen, being in great peril of their lives, wrote December 11, 1544, imploring him to do so. He was finally discharged in February, 1545. He shared in the Scottish defeat at Pinkie in September, 1547. He became a Protestant and went over to the English party. He was HIGH TREASURER of Scotland, 1554, until his death. He was one of the 8 members chosen to represent his country at the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots with the Dauphin of France, which was celebrated in Paris April 24, 1558.

BIOGRAPHY: The sudden death of no less than 4 of these( who had opposed the French views as to the settlement of the Scottish Crown), led to a strong suspicion of poison. He died at Dieppe, November 28, 1558, and was buried with his ancestors at Maybole. He married in 1540, Margery Sophia Kennedy, widow of William Wallace of Craige. She was the daughter of Alexander Kennedy or Bargeny. His widow's will was proved at Edinburgh, January 12, 1596/7.

SOURCES:FamilySearch, Family Group, Family ID= 1833920.

◦Marriage: Gilbert KENNEDY md Margery or Margaret Sophia KENNEDY, 1540.

Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassilis is our 16th great grandfather.