Isobel Kennedy, Lady Grymett

ISOBEL KENNEDY

In the Register of Sasines for 1601, Patrick's wife is referred to as "Isobel Kennedy, Lady Grymett". This has given rise to all sorts of speculation. Torrence and Allied Families declares that "Sir Patrick was knighted for bravery on the field of battle". What battle is not told. It seems much more likely that Isobell brought the title of "Lady" with her. One source says she was the widow of Kennedy of Knockdon. Since the use of the title after the name denotes a widow, it seems fairly plain that is all it means and had nothing to do with Patrick, no matter how brave he may have been.  

The records of Frank McElvain list the children of Patrick and Isobel Kennedy as

1. John (m Jane Corry) [Jean Kennedy]
2. Patrick (m Jane Forrester 12-4-1615),
3. Thomas,
4. David, and
5. Alexander.

Genealogical Account

1. Thomaston Castle THE MACILVEANS OF CARRICK