Archibald Stirling, Laird of Keir and Cawder

Biographical Summary

"Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir and Cawder, Knight. By charter dated 15th September 1579, Sir James Stirling disponed the barony of Keir to his son Archibald. This charter was confirmed by James VI. on the following day; and in the same year Archibald was also infeft in Cawdor on the resignation of his father. Sir Archibald was knighted between 12th October 1587 and 7th June 1592...

...He married first, Mary, youngest daughter of David, second Laird Drummond; and secondly, contract dated 18th March 1589, Grizell, daughter of James Lord Ross, and Jane his wife, eldest daughter of Robert Lord Sempill...

...By his first wife he had a son and a daughter:

• James, his eldest son

...By his son wife. Sir Archibald had five sons and a daughter:

• John of Garden;
• William;
• Archibald;
• Henry;
• Agnes of Anna

...Sir Archibald Stirling died 17th May 1630."

SOURCE: The Stirlings of Keir, and their family papers; Fraser, William Sir; 1858; page 45

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Sir Archibald Stirling V of Keir and II of Cawder

rom Wikitree:

Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir and Cawder, Knight.

By charter dated 15th September 1579, Sir James Stirling disponed the barony of Keir to his son Archibald. This charter was confirmed by James VI. on the following day ; and in the same year Archibald was also infeft in Cawder on the resignation of his father. Sir Archibald was knighted between 12th October 1587 and 7th June 1592.

By commission from King James VI. dated 22nd July 1601, Sir Archibald was appointed Admiral Depute of the West Seas and Lochs, ' at the float and tak of the herring in the year 1601.'

On 10th January 1606, he was one of the assise who tried Mr. John Welsh, and the other four clergymen who declined the jurisdiction of the Privy Council, for which they were found guilty of treason and banished.

He married 1st, Mary, youngest daughter of David, second Lord Drummond ; children

James
He married 2dly, contract dated 18th March 1589, Grizell, daughter of James Lord Ross, and Jane his wife, eldest daughter of Robert Lord Sempill.

John of Garden
William of Bankell, had a son William who dsp
Archibald of Kippendavie
Henry progenitor of Bankell
Alexander
Jean M. Drummond
Agnes or Anna
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"Agnes or Anna Stirling, daughter of Sir Archibald Stirling and Dame Grizel Ross, received an annual rent out of Cambusbarron, 23rd February 1613." - sealed by Sir Archibald - "Original at Garden. The above woodcut represents the Seal of Arms used by Sir Archibald Stirling."

Sources

The Stirlings of Keir, and their family papers. [With plates, including portraits and facsimiles. by Fraser, William, Sir, 1816-1898 - Publication date 1858 - page 46
http://thepeerage.com/p13770.htm#i137697
https://www.stirnet.com/genie/data/british/dd/drummond01.php