Jane Elizabeth Leslie, 12th Countess of Rothes facts for kids
Jane Elizabeth Leslie, 12th Countess of Rothes (born May 5, 1750 – died 1810) was an important Scottish noblewoman. She held the title of Countess of Rothes, which was a very old and respected family title in Scotland.
Who Was Jane Elizabeth Leslie?
Jane Elizabeth Leslie was born in Scotland in 1750. Her father was John Leslie, 10th Earl of Rothes, who was the 10th Earl of Rothes. Her mother was Hannah Howard. The Earl of Rothes was a very important position, like a leader of a noble family.
Becoming a Countess
When Jane was young, her older brother, John Leslie, 11th Earl of Rothes, held the title of Earl of Rothes. Sadly, her brother passed away in 1773. After his death, Jane Elizabeth became the next Countess of Rothes. This meant she inherited the family's important title and their lands.
However, becoming Countess wasn't easy. Her uncle, Andrew Leslie, also claimed he should get the family's lands. Jane Elizabeth had to go to court to prove her right. She fought for her claim in the Court of Session in Scotland. This is a high court where important legal cases are decided. She also had to defend her claim in the House of Lords, which is a very high court in Britain. In the end, Jane Elizabeth won her case and kept her family's estates.
Her Family Life
Jane Elizabeth Leslie was married two times. Her first marriage was in 1766 to George Raymond Evelyn. He was the youngest son of William Evelyn Glanville.
Her second marriage was in 1772 to Sir Lucas Pepys, 1st Baronet. Sir Lucas Pepys was a well-known doctor. He was also the uncle of Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham, who later became a very important judge.
Jane Elizabeth had children from both of her marriages. She passed away in 1810. Her only son who was still alive from her first marriage, George William, became the 13th Earl of Rothes after her.
