James Home, 3rd Earl of Home facts for kids
James Home, 3rd Earl of Home, was an important Scottish nobleman who lived in the 1600s. He was a courtier, meaning he spent time at the royal court, and a landowner, owning large areas of land. He became an Earl, a high rank of nobility, after his cousin passed away.
Early Life and Family Connections
James Home was the son of Sir James Home of Whitriggs. His mother was Anne Home. Anne's father was George Home, 1st Earl of Dunbar, another important Scottish nobleman.
James Home was also known as Sir James Home of Whitriggs and Coldenknowes. Coldenknowes (sometimes spelled Cowdenknowes) was a Scottish area in Berwickshire, southeast of Edinburgh. This land belonged to his grandfather, John Home.
Becoming an Earl
James Home became the Earl of Home after his cousin, James Home, 2nd Earl of Home, died in 1633. This meant he inherited the title and responsibilities that came with being an Earl.
His Own Family
James Home married Jean Douglas. She was the daughter of William Douglas, 7th Earl of Morton. Jean passed away in 1694.
James and Jean had several children:
- Alexander Home, 4th Earl of Home: He later served Charles II of England as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber in 1671.
- James Home, 5th Earl of Home
- Charles Home, 6th Earl of Home
- William Home: He worked as a Sheriff-depute in Berwickshire.
- Isabel Home
