Henry Hepburne-Scott, 7th Lord Polwarth facts for kids
Henry Francis Hepburne-Scott, 7th Lord Polwarth (born January 1, 1800 – died August 16, 1867) was an important figure in Scottish and British politics. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Roxburghshire from 1826 to 1832. Later, he became a Representative Peer for Scotland, meaning he represented Scottish nobles in the House of Lords in Westminster. He also held important local roles, like Lord Lieutenant of Selkirkshire, and even worked for Queen Victoria as a Lord-in-Waiting.
Family History and Titles
Henry's father, Hugh Scott of Harden and Mertoun, became Lord Polwarth in 1835. This title was a Scottish peerage from 1690, and Hugh claimed it through his mother's family.
Henry himself added the name "Hepburne" to his surname. This happened because he inherited land from the Hepburn family of Humbie. This land came to him through his great-great-grandmother, Helen Hepburn, who was also known as the Countess of Tarras.
His Family Life
Henry's mother was Harriet Brühl. Her mother was Alicia, Dowager Countess of Egremont.
Henry married Georgina on December 28, 1841. Georgina (1816–1859) was the sister of George Baillie-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Haddington. Her parents were George Baillie of Mellerstain House and Jerviswood, and Mary Pringle. Henry and Georgina had children together.
