SKENE, James of Westercorse and Ramore 1 2
- Born: About 1524
- Marriage (1): BURNET, Janet 1
- Died: June 1600 2
Another name for James was SKENE, James of Raemoir.2
User ID: X595.
General Notes:
"Mr. James Skene of Westercorse and Ramore, the eldest son, succeeded his father, who, before he went to the battle of Pinkie, transferred his estate to his son, as appears from a crown charter of confirmation... He afterwards acquired the lands of Ramore, in Kincardineshire, and Mr. James Skene of Ramore is witness to a crown charter on 13th December, 1578."
from Memorials of the Skene Family 2
James married Janet BURNET, daughter of Alexander BURNET 9th of Leys and Janet HAMILTON.1 (Janet BURNET was born about 1531.)
Marriage Notes:
"Janet, married Master James Skene of Wester Corse and Ramore. (Skene Mem., p. 102.)"
from The Family of Burnett of Leys 1
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