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Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis 1485–1527 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 NOV 1485

Birth Location: Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 22 DEC 1527

Death Location: Cassilis House, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, killed by Hew Campbell.

Father: David Cassillis

Mother: Agnes Borthwick

Spouse(s): Agnes Murray

Children(s): Gilbert Cassillis

The story of Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis began in 1485 in Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland. Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis married Agnes Murray, and had children including Gilbert Kennedy Third Earl Of Cassillis. Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis passed away in 1527 in Cassilis House, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, killed by Hew Campbell..

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis began in 1485 in Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis married Agnes Murray, and had children including Gilbert Kennedy Third Earl Of Cassillis.
  • Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis passed away in 1527 in Cassilis House, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, killed by Hew Campbell..

Immediate Family

Parents

David Cassillis
1462–1513
Birth Location: Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Agnes Borthwick
1465–1516
Birth Location: Nenthorn, Lothian, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Agnes Murray
1490–1560
Birth Location: Cockpool, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Gilbert Cassillis
1517–1558
Birth Location: Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Gilbert Cassillis's Ancestors

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Gilbert Cassillis
1485–1527
Birth Place: Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
David Kennedy 1st Earl of Cassillis
1462–1513
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Agnes Borthwick
1465–1516
Nenthorn, Lothian, Scotland
Grandparents
John (2nd Lord of) Kennedy
1436–1508
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Montgomerie
1440–1467
Kilmarnock, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Sir (William Borthwick, 3rd Baron Borthwick,) KG
1433–1503
Borthwick Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
Lady (Mariot Hoppringle, Baroness) Borthwick
1425–1473
Earlside, Lauderdale, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Kennedy
1396–1478
Lady Kennedy
1412–1484
Sir KG
1407–1483
Lady Borthwick
1402–1473
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Dunure
1376–1408
Princess Scotland
1380–1458
Sir Caerlaverock
1385–1454
Lady Maxwell
1388–1439

Gilbert Cassillis's Descendants

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Gilbert (Kennedy 2nd Earl of) Cassillis (7 NOV 1485–22 DEC 1527) m. Agnes Murray (1490–1560)
  1. 1. Gilbert (Kennedy Third Earl of) Cassillis 1517–1558 m. Margery (Sophia) Kennedy 1517–1596
    1. 1. Lady (Isobella Grymett) Kennedy 1535–1590 m. John (McIlvanne) Sr 1540–1601
      1. 1. John (McIlvaine) Jr. 1570–1669 m. Jane (Annie) Corrie 1580–1632
        1. 1. Agnes McIlvaine 1585–1640 m. John (Dickey) 3rd 1584–1641
      2. 2. Gilbert McIlvane 1560–1620
    2. 2. Gilbert ("4th Earl of Cassillis" "4th Earl of Cassillis Kennedy") Kennedy 1541–1576

Gilbert Cassillis's Timeline

2 Records

1485
7 NOV 1485
Birth of Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis in Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland
Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland
1527
22 DEC 1527
Age 42
Death of Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl of Cassillis in Cassilis House, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, killed by Hew Campbell.
Cassilis House, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, killed by Hew Campbell.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 NOV 1485
    Event Place: Maybole Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 DEC 1527
    Event Place: Cassilis House, Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, killed by Hew Campbell.
    Record Source: Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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