HAMILTON, James 2nd Marquess of Hamilton, Earl of Cambridge 2
- Born: by 1588(1589) 2
- Marriage (1): CUNNINGHAM, Anne 30 January 1603(contract) 1
- Died: 2 March 1625 2
James married Anne CUNNINGHAM, daughter of James CUNNINGHAM 7th Earl of Glencairn and Daughter CAMPBELL, 30 January 1603(contract).1 (Anne CUNNINGHAM was born about 1589 and died after 4 November 1644 1.)
Marriage Notes:
"He (James Hamilton) married, before his father's death (contract dated 30 January 1603), Anna, daughter of James Cunningham, Earl of Glencairn. The lady's dowry is stated at 40,000 merks. She is said to have been 'a lady of a firm and masculine character,' a description not belied by her long and clearlyworded will, written by herself on 4 November 1644, a year or two before her death. They had issue"
from Scots Peerage (vol 4) 1
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