INNES, Alexander 4th of Coxton, Baronet, Provost of Elgin, Early Jacobite, Sir 1 2
- Born: About 1652
- Marriage (1): ROLLO, Joanna in 1678 1 2
- Marriage (2): MELDRUM, Jean 1
- Died: 1708
User ID: F573.
General Notes:
"While still living, Alexander (Innes) gave the tower to his nephew, Sir Alexander Innes (son of John Innes of Culdrain and Helen Gordon)... Sir Alexander Innes, was known as one of the gentleman of Scotland, Prior to becoming 4th laird of Coxton in 1677, he had built a town house in Elgin (Where No. 53 High Street now stands), which probably sealed the redundancy of the Tower later. Sir Alexander had two wives - Jean Rollo of Bannockburn and Jane Meldrum. In 1688 he became provost of Elgin and in 1689 he represented Moray in Parliament. The 4th Laird, 3rd Baron and 1st Baronet (Granted in 1686) of Coxton was a staunch Jacobite. Claverhouse, Viscount of Dundee visited on 24th April 1689, during the campaign that ended at Killiecrankie. Although they won that battle, Claverhouse's death took the heart out of the uprising. Alexander Innes and General Buchan were the last Jacobite leaders to submit the following year. He was also among those who planned the projected uprising of 1708."
from History of Coxton Tower
Alexander married Joanna ROLLO, daughter of Sir John ROLLO of Bannockburn and Helen SINCLAIR, in 1678.1 2 (Joanna ROLLO was born about 1665.)
Marriage Notes:
"Sir Alexander 4th of Coxton, 1st Baronet of Coxton (1686) ca1652-1715 staunch Jacobite, Provost Elgin 1688, represented Moray in Parliament 1689 m (1) Jane Rollo daughter of Sir John Rollo"
from Innes of Coxton
"Joanna (Rollo), married, in 1678, to Sir Alexander Innes of Cockstoun."
from Scots Peerage (vol 7) 1 2
Alexander next married Jean MELDRUM, daughter of Peter MELDRUM of Laithers and Mary OGILVY.1 (Jean MELDRUM was born about 1660.)
Marriage Notes:
"Sir Alexander 4th of Coxton, 1st Baronet of Coxton (1686) ca1652-1715 m (2) Jane Meldrum"
from Innes of Coxton webpage 1
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