Sir Alexander Home, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir Alexander Home of Renton, 1st Baronet was an important Scottish nobleman who lived a long time ago. He was given the special title of a Baronet around the year 1678. He was also made a knight before August 28, 1671. Being a knight meant he was a respected person, often a soldier, who had been honored by the King.

Who Was Sir Alexander Home?

Sir Alexander Home was the first person in his family to hold the title of Baronet. A Baronet is a special title in the United Kingdom, like a hereditary knighthood. It means the title can be passed down from father to son. It's a bit like being a "Sir" but the title stays in the family.

Sir Alexander was the oldest son of Sir John Home, of Renton, Lord Renton. His mother was Margaret Stewart. Her father, John Stewart, was a "Commendator" of Coldingham Priory. A Commendator was someone who managed a religious house, like a monastery, even if they weren't a monk themselves.

His Family and Marriage

Sir Alexander Home married Margaret Scott. Their marriage agreement was made on April 27, 1678. Margaret was the daughter of Sir William Scott, Lord Clerkington. Sir William Scott was a very important judge in Scotland. He was a "Senator of the College of Justice", which means he was a judge in Scotland's highest court. Margaret's mother was Barbara Dalmahoy.

His Son and Successor

Sir Alexander Home and Margaret Scott had a son also named Alexander. This son became the 2nd Baronet after his father passed away. He was known as Sir Alexander Home, 2nd Baronet, of Renton. He died on February 17, 1737, in Edinburgh and was buried in Coldingham.