Kenneth Mackenzie, Lord Fortrose facts for kids
Kenneth Mackenzie, Lord Fortrose (1717 – 18 October 1761) was an important British politician. He was also the Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, a famous Highland clan in Scotland, because of his family history.
Early Life and Family
Kenneth Mackenzie was the oldest son of William Mackenzie, who was the 5th Earl of Seaforth. His mother was Mary Kennet.
Kenneth's father, William, had been involved in a rebellion called the Jacobite rising of 1715. Because of this, a special law was passed in 1716. This law meant his father lost his land and his title as Earl.
Political Life
Kenneth Mackenzie chose to support the ruling royal family, known as the Government, during another rebellion called the Jacobite rising of 1745.
He became a Member of Parliament (MP), representing different areas in Scotland. From 1741 to 1747, he represented Inverness Burghs. Then, from 1747 to 1761, he represented Ross-shire.
Kenneth Mackenzie passed away in London on 18 October 1761. He was buried in the famous Westminster Abbey.
His Family
Kenneth Mackenzie married Mary Stewart on 11 September 1741. Mary was the oldest daughter of Alexander Stewart, the 6th Earl of Galloway. Mary passed away on 10 April 1751 and was buried at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.
Kenneth and Mary had several children:
- Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth (born 15 January 1744 – died 27 August 1781). He married Lady Caroline Stanhope and later Harriet Lamb. He had one child from his first marriage.
- Margaret Mackenzie. She married William Webb in 1785.
- Mary Mackenzie (died 29 January 1826). She married Henry Howard and had one child.
- Agnes Mackenzie. She married J. Douglas and had one child.
- Catherine Mackenzie. She married Thomas Griffin Tarpley in 1773 and had at least one child.
- Frances Mackenzie. She married Joseph Wall and had children.
- Euphemia Mackenzie (born 25 January 1751 – died 14 February 1817). She married William Stewart of Castle Stewart and had children.
