Sir John Wemyss of Wemyss

of Fife, Scotland. Laird of Wemyss. In 1551 received licenses to hold courts of justice on his lands in time of harvest. Fought in Battle of Pinkie, was captured, but later released. Active in other engagements against the English. Repelled the English fleet during its attempt to land near Wemyss Castle. Hosted Queen Mary of Scots at Wemyss Castle c1564 where she met Lord Darnley, who later became her husband. Sir John Wemyss married twice and had twelve children. Married firstly, on October 20, 1534, Margaret Otterburn (daughter of Sir Adam Otterburn of Redhall; her father was provost of Edinburgh and a statesman under King James V). He divorced her in 1556.

Married 2nd, before Feb 21 1558, to Janet, daughter of Alexander Trail of Bledsoe, and widow of James Ramsay of Ardbekie. Called Lady of Lumbeny.

Sources

1. Memorials of the family of Wemyss of Wemyss, by Sir William Frasier.  Published 1888 by [s.n.] in Edinburgh . Written in English.  Volume l.  "David Wemyss of Wemyss, 1572-1597."  Page 188
2. Of Kindred Celtic Origins: Myths, Legends, Genealogy and History of an Ordinary American Family. Jodie K. Scales. iUniverse, Jun 1, 2001 - Biography & Autobiography - 667 pages. Page 618

Links

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Sources

• 635. Birth Brieve of Mr. David Nairne, 1687 in The Scottish Antiquary, Vol. IX(1895), 119-24.