David Ogilvy, 9th Earl of Airlie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Right Honourable The Earl of Airlie
David Ogilvy, painted by William Deey
Born	David Graham Drummond Ogilvy 16 December 1785
Died	20 August 1849(1849-08-20) (aged 63) London, England
Occupation	Scottish peer
Spouse(s)	Clementina Drummond Margaret Bruce
Children	7, including David Ogilvy, 10th Earl of Airlie
Parent(s)	Walter Ogilvy

David Ogilvy, 9th Earl of Airlie (born December 16, 1785 – died August 20, 1849) was an important Scottish nobleman. He was known as a "peer," which means he was a member of the nobility with special titles and rights.

Early Life of David Ogilvy

David Ogilvy was the youngest son of Walter Ogilvy and Jean Ogilvy. His father, Walter, was considered the 8th Earl of Airlie, even though his family's official titles had been taken away for a time.

Becoming the Earl of Airlie

On May 26, 1826, David Ogilvy officially became the 9th Earl of Airlie. This happened after a special law was passed by the Parliament to give his family's titles back. He also received other important titles, like the 10th Lord Ogilvy of Airlie.

David also had a military career. He became a captain in the 42nd Regiment of Foot, which was a famous army unit.

From 1833 to 1849, David served as a Representative peer for Scotland. This meant he was chosen by other Scottish noblemen to represent them in the House of Lords, a part of the British Parliament. He also held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Angus. This was a royal representative in the area of Angus, which was then known as Forfarshire.

An interesting fact is that a steam train was named after him in 1833. This train, called Earl of Airlie, ran on the Dundee and Newtyle Railway. David was also a director for this railway company.

His Connection to Slavery

David Ogilvy was involved in the system of slavery. According to research from the Legacies of British Slave-Ownership at University College London, he received money after slavery was ended in the British Empire.

This payment came from the Slave Compensation Act 1837, which followed the Slavery Abolition Act 1833. This act paid money to people who had owned enslaved people, to make up for their "loss" of property. David Ogilvy owned 59 enslaved people on a property called "Ferry Pen" in Jamaica. He received £1,362 in compensation. This amount would be worth a lot more money today.

Later Life and Family

David Ogilvy passed away at the age of 63 in London, England, on August 20, 1849.

He was married twice and had several children.

First Marriage

On October 7, 1812, he married Clementina Drummond. She was the daughter of Gavin Drummond and Clementina Graham.

David and Clementina had three children together:

• Lady Jean Graham Drummond Ogilvy (born February 27, 1818 – died March 4, 1902)
• Walter Ogilvy (born September 21, 1823 – died March 27, 1824)
• David Graham Drummond Ogilvy, 10th Earl of Airlie (born May 4, 1826 – died September 25, 1881)

Second Marriage

On November 15, 1838, David married Margaret Bruce in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Bruce.

David and Margaret had four children:

• William Henry Bruce Ogilvy (born February 26, 1840 – died 1912)
• James Bruce Ogilvy (born December 1, 1841 – died May 15, 1888)
• John Bruce Ogilvy (born June 17, 1845 – died 1904)
• Donald Bruce Ogilvy (born June 17, 1845 – died December 16, 1890)