Patrick Hepburn of Waughton facts for kids
Sir Patrick Hepburn of Waughton and Luffness was an important Scottish landowner and a strong supporter of the Covenanters. He lived in East Lothian and passed away before November 1649. From 1639 to 1641, Sir Patrick was a representative for Haddingtonshire in the Scottish Parliament.
A Landowner in Scotland
Sir Patrick's father, also named Patrick Hepburn, was a supporter of the Scottish Reformation in 1559. This was a big change in Scotland's church. In 1567, his father helped protect Dunbar Castle for his relative, James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell.
Sir Patrick Hepburn officially inherited his father's lands on April 3, 1605. He owned important places like Waughton and Luffness.
He also bought more land. For example, in 1639, George Lauder of The Bass and his mother, Isobel Hepburn (Sir Patrick's sister), gave him control of their lands. They were supporters of King Charles I and worried they might lose their property. Sir Patrick later confirmed his ownership of these lands, including some in Morham and Garvald, in 1641.
Fighting for the Covenant
Sir Patrick Hepburn was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Covenanter army. The Covenanters were Scots who signed agreements (Covenants) to protect their Presbyterian church from the King's changes.
He raised a group of 400 soldiers from East Lothian. This group was part of General Leslie's army. They marched into England on August 20, 1640. Sir Patrick was one of the people who helped negotiate peace talks in Ripon, Yorkshire.
His regiment, sometimes called "Wauchtoun's regiment," fought in important battles. They were at the sieges of York and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. They also fought in the famous battle of Marston Moor. In April 1644, his soldiers were involved in small fights with the Royalists near Todcaster and York.
From late 1644 to January 1647, Sir Patrick's regiment stayed in England. They helped guard important places. Their numbers grew, reaching over 1,000 soldiers at one point. The regiment was officially ended in February 1647.
Family Life and Passing
Sir Patrick married Jean Murray, the youngest daughter of John Murray, 1st Earl of Tullibardine. They were planning to marry by February 1607.
Sir Patrick was still alive in June 1646. However, he is believed to have passed away before November 9, 1649. On that day, his son, John Hepburn, officially inherited his father's lands. This included the lands and baronies of Waughton and The Bass.
Sir Patrick and Jean had at least seven children. Here are some of them:
- John Hepburn of Waughton (died before August 27, 1669). He was a minister who supported the Episcopalian church. He even held The Bass against Oliver Cromwell's forces before surrendering in 1652.
- George Hepburn of Fast Castle and Cranshaws, Berwickshire (alive in July 1655).
- Isobel Hepburn, who married George Lauder of The Bass in 1589.
- Elizabeth Hepburn, who married Alexander Drummond of Carnock in 1601.
- Anne Hepburn, who married Sir James Hamilton of Priestfield in 1623. He worked for King Charles the First in 1638.
