James Henderson, 3rd of Fordell

JAMES HENDERSON OF FORDELL

Genealogy

1. Stirnet: Elphinstone 04

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY FROM DARRYL LUNDY'S PEERAGE

James Henderson, 3rd of Fordell was the son of William Henderson and Elizabeth Scott.[2] He married Jean Murray, daughter of Sir William Murray, 10th of Tullibardine.[1] He died between 1610 and 1612.[1] In 1565 he was excused by Queen Mary and Lord Darnley from attending their army ‘ost' (assembly of landowners and their followers summoned by the sovereign(s) for military service), because of his minority, and from attending the wars all his life for the good service of his predecessors.[1] In 1566 he was granted the hereditary Provostship of Inverkeithing.[1] Children of James Henderson, 3rd of Fordell and Jean Murray 1. Sir John Henderson, 4th of Fordell+[2] d. Jan 1618 2. Sir Robert Henderson of Tunnygask [2] d. 1622 3. Sir Francis Henderson of Easter Duvis in Newbottle [2] d. 1628 4. James Henderson [2] 5.Janet Henderson [2] 6. Grizel Henderson [2] 7Euphanie Henderson [2] 8.Barbara Henderson [2] 9. Margaret Henderson [2] d. Dec 1649 10. Elizabeth Henderson [2] 11. Anne Henderson [2] b. 21 Dec 1567

Citations: 1. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1864. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition. 2. [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.