Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa facts for kids
Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa (born August 25, 1816 – died March 20, 1870) was an important Scottish nobleman and a soldier. He held the title of Marquess of Ailsa, which is a high rank in the British peerage system. He was also a Knight of the Order of the Thistle, a special honor given in Scotland.
Life of Archibald Kennedy
Archibald Kennedy was born in a place called Dunottar in Scotland. He was the oldest son of Archibald Kennedy, who was known as the Earl of Cassilis. His grandfather was the first Marquess of Ailsa.
Sadly, Archibald's father passed away in 1832. This meant that when his grandfather died in 1846, Archibald Kennedy inherited the family titles and became the 2nd Marquess of Ailsa.
His Military and Public Service
Archibald Kennedy served in the British Army. He was a lieutenant in a cavalry regiment called the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own).
Later, he took on important public roles in Scotland. He was a Deputy Lieutenant, which meant he helped the Lord Lieutenant manage local affairs. In 1861, he was chosen to be the Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire. This was a very important position, representing the King or Queen in the county of Ayrshire. He held this role until he passed away nine years later.
Archibald Kennedy's Family
On November 10, 1846, Archibald Kennedy married Julia Jephson. She was the daughter of Sir Richard Jephson, a well-known baronet. Archibald and Julia had six children together, three sons and three daughters.
- Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa (1847–1938): He was their oldest son and later inherited his father's title.
- Lady Julia Alice Kennedy (1849–1936): She married Colonel Robert William Web Follett. They did not have any children.
- Lady Evelyn Anne Kennedy (1851–1936): She married Captain Sir Arthur Henderson Young. He became the 17th Governor of the Straits Settlements, an important British colony. They had children.
- Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Alexander Kennedy (1853–1912): He married Beatrice Gordon. They had two daughters.
- Lady Constance Eleanor Kennedy (1855–1946): She married Colonel Lionel Grimston Fawkes. They also had children.
- Lieutenant Lord John Kennedy (1859–1895): He married Adelaide Mary Learmonth. They did not have any children.
