Adam Hepburn, Master of Hailes facts for kids
Adam Hepburn, Master of Hailes (born after 1432 – died 1479) was an important Scottish nobleman. He served as the Sheriff of Berwickshire in April 1467. Later, in 1475, he was given the lands of Dunsyre in Lanarkshire, and after that, he was known as 'Adam Hepburn of Dunsyre'.
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Adam Hepburn's Family Life
Adam Hepburn, Master of Hailes, was the son of Sir Patrick Hepburn, 1st Lord Hailes and Ellen Wallace. When he was young, his father arranged his marriage. This was common for noble families back then.
His Marriage Contract
On February 2, 1448, a marriage contract was made between Adam's father and Alexander Home, 1st Lord Home. This agreement arranged for Adam to marry Helen Home, who was Sir Alexander's daughter. Adam was not old enough to marry at that time, but the contract secured their future union.
Adam Hepburn's Children
Adam Hepburn and Helen Home had several children:
- Patrick Hepburn, 1st Earl of Bothwell (born around 1452 – died 1508)
- George Hepburn (born around 1454 – died 1513)
- Margaret Hepburn (born around 1456 – died 1542). She married Sir David Wemyss and later Henry Sinclair, 4th Lord Sinclair.
- Adam Hepburn (born around 1457 – died 1513)
- Elizabeth (Agnes) Hepburn (born around 1461). She married Alexander Home.
Role in Scottish Politics
Adam Hepburn was involved in the political events of his time. He was connected to the powerful Boyd family.
Involvement with King James III
In 1466, Adam Hepburn was part of a group that took King James III at Linlithgow. This event happened on July 9, 1466. Later, he received a special pardon from the Scottish Parliament for his involvement.
Serving on a Jury
Adam Hepburn of Dunsyre also served as a juror in an important legal case on March 5, 1471. He was one of several well-known noblemen who decided if Andrew Ker of Cessford was guilty of helping a "traitor from England." The jury found Andrew Ker not guilty. Other important people on this jury included Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Angus and David Lindsay, 3rd Earl of Crawford.
