Sir Patrick Houstoun, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Patrick Houstoun of that Ilk, 1st Baronet (also spelled Houston) was an important Scottish politician. He lived in Scotland and passed away in 1696. He held special titles like "Knight" and "Baronet."
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Early Life and Family Roots
Patrick Houstoun was the older son of Sir Ludovick Houstoun. His mother was Margaret, who was the daughter of Patrick Maxwell of Newark. His family was well-known in Scotland.
A Career in Scottish Politics
Sir Patrick Houstoun was a member of the Scottish Parliament. This was like a government meeting where important decisions were made for Scotland. He represented different areas at different times.
- In 1661, he was a member for Renfrewshire.
- From 1681 to 1682, he represented Dunbartonshire.
He also served in the Convention of the Estates of Scotland in 1678. This was another important meeting where leaders discussed the country's affairs.
Titles and Honors
Sir Patrick Houstoun received special honors during his life.
- He was made a Knight. This was a title given by the King for service.
- On February 29, 1668, he was given the title of a Baronet of Nova Scotia. A Baronet is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in the family. It's a bit like a knight, but it's a higher rank and stays in the family.
Sir Patrick's Family Life
Sir Patrick Houstoun married Anne, who was the daughter of John, 1st Lord Bargany. They had a large family together. They had five sons and four daughters.
Some of his daughters married into very important Scottish families:
- Margaret married Sir Humphery Colquhoun of Luss.
- Anne married three times. Her husbands were Sir John Inglis, Sir William Hamilton, and Adam Cockburn. Anne is also a great-great-grandmother of the famous scientist Sir James Clerk Maxwell.
- Jean also married three times. Her husbands were Walter Dundas, Richard Lockhart, and Ludovick Grant.
Sir Patrick Houstoun's eldest son, Sir John Houstoun, 2nd Baronet, took over his father's title and responsibilities after his death.
