ARBUTHNOTT, Thomas 4th in Rora, 'Auld Baillie', Jacobite 1715 and 1745 ^{1 2 3}

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  General Notes:

"Thomas Arbuthnot was the eldest son of the above-mentioned Nathaniel Arbuthnot. He was a merchant in Peterhead, factor for Earl Marischal, and Baillie on the barony of Peterhead. From his long tenure of the last appointment, he became known as 'The Old Baillie.' An enthusiastic Jacobite, he zealously assisted the Chevalier when he landed at Peterhead on 25th December, 1715, not only arranging for his being safely lodged in the Longate, but securing the visits of Earl Marischal and other friends. On the collapse of the movement and the forfeiture of the Marischal estates, his services as local factor and Baron-Baillie were retained. In the '45 rising, he gave active support to Prince Charles, and his name appears in the list of rebels subsequently published."

from Epitaphs and Inscriptions




"Thomas Arbuthnot, known as 'the Old Bailie of Peterhead,'eldest son of Nathaniel Arbuthnot and Elspet Duncan (p. 250), was born in 1681. He became factor on the Marischal estate, and here, once more, the tragedy and magic of the '15 lie right across our page. It was the enthusiasm and energy of Thomas Arbuthnot that rallied the tenants on the Marischal estate to the standard of James VIII. For this he remains famous in the annals of Peterhead,"

from Memories of the Arbuthnots ^{1 2}

Thomas married Christian YOUNG.¹ (Christian YOUNG was born about 1690 and died on 8 February 1740 ¹.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Thomas Arbuthnot died 24th March, 1762, aged 81, having married Christian, daughter of William Young, merchant of Peterhead, and by her (who died 8th February, 1740) had issue"

from Memories of the Arbuthnots ¹