Scottish Clans - Clan Innes Of Scotland
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Published on 16 May 2008
This Clan is of ancient origin and is found in Moray as early as the twelfth century, when Berowald decribed as Flandrensis received a charter of the lands of Innes from Malcom IV. In 1154. His grandson assumed the name Innes from his lands and received confirmation of his charter from Alexander II. In 1226. By marriage Sir Robert acquired the lands of Aberchirder in the fourteenth century, and branches of the family established themselves all over the North of Scotland. Alexander, 17th of Innes, had large landd possessions receiving no less than six charters between the years 1493 and 1533. Robert, 24th of Innes, was created a baronet in 1625. Sir Harry, 4th Baronet, married a daughter of Duncan Forbes of Culloden. Sir James, 6th Baronet, sold the lands of Innes to the Earl of Fife in 1767, and went to reside in England. On the death of the 4th Duke of Roxburghe, as heir-general, Sir James claimed the Scottish titles and estates of that family, and the House of Lords in 1812 decided in his favour. He assumed the name Ker, and succeeded as 5th Duke of Roxburghe. James, 6th Duke, was created Earl Innes in 1838.
Through the Inneses of Innermarkie, the family of Balveny are decended from the Inneses of that ilk. Robert, 5th Baron of Innermarkie, acquired the lands of Balveny in Banffshire. He was created a baronet in 1631. Loyalty to the Stuarts caused the estate to be sold by Sir Robert, 3rd Baronet, and on the death of the 4th Baronet the title passed to James Innes of Ortons. On the death of Sir William, 8th Baronet, the title passed to Sir John Innes of Edengight.
Many lesser families of the name of Innes such as those of Cromy, Coxton, Drainie, and others have been prominent throughout the family history.
Crest: A boar’s head erased, proper
This Clan is of ancient origin and is found in Moray as early as the twelfth century, when Berowald decribed as Flandrensis received a charter of the lands of Innes from Malcom IV. In 1154. His grandson assumed the name Innes from his lands and received confirmation of his charter from Alexander II.
This Clan is of ancient origin and is found in Moray as early as the twelfth century, when Berowald decribed as Flandrensis received a charter of the lands of Innes from Malcom IV. In 1154. His grandson assumed the name Innes from his lands and received confirmation of his charter from Alexander II. In 1226. By marriage Sir Robert acquired the lands of Aberchirder in the fourteenth century, and branches of the family established themselves all over the North of Scotland. Alexander, 17th of Innes, had large landd possessions receiving no less than six charters between the years 1493 and 1533. Robert, 24th of Innes, was created a baronet in 1625. Sir Harry, 4th Baronet, married a daughter of Duncan Forbes of Culloden. Sir James, 6th Baronet, sold the lands of Innes to the Earl of Fife in 1767, and went to reside in England. On the death of the 4th Duke of Roxburghe, as heir-general, Sir James claimed the Scottish titles and estates of that family, and the House of Lords in 1812 decided in his favour. He assumed the name Ker, and succeeded as 5th Duke of Roxburghe. James, 6th Duke, was created Earl Innes in 1838. Through the Inneses of Innermarkie, the family of Balveny are decended from the Inneses of that ilk. Robert, 5th Baron of Innermarkie, acquired the lands of Balveny in Banffshire. He was created a baronet in 1631. Loyalty to the Stuarts caused the estate to be sold by Sir Robert, 3rd Baronet, and on the death of the 4th Baronet the title passed to James Innes of Ortons. On the death of Sir William, 8th Baronet, the title passed to Sir John Innes of Edengight.
Many lesser families of the name of Innes such as those of Cromy, Coxton, Drainie, and others have been prominent throughout the family history.
Crest: A boar’s head erased, proper