Sir Philip Anstruther, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Philip Anstruther, 2nd Baronet (born in 1688, died May 27, 1763), was an important person from Scotland. He was a lawyer and also owned a lot of land in a place called Balcaskie, Fife.
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Sir Philip Anstruther's Life
Early Life and Family
Philip was the oldest son of Sir Robert Anstruther, who was the 1st Baronet. His father was also a very important person who was part of the Scottish and British parliaments. When his father passed away in 1737, Philip became the 2nd Baronet. He also inherited the family home, Balcaskie.
His Career
Philip studied law to become a lawyer. In 1711, he joined the Faculty of Advocates. This was a group of top lawyers in Scotland. He also got a special job as a principal Clerk to the Bills. This role involved handling important legal documents.
Family Life
Sir Philip married a woman named Catherine. She was the daughter of Lord Alexander Hay. Together, they had seven sons. Catherine passed away at Balcaskie on February 11, 1759.
Later Years and Legacy
Sir Philip Anstruther died on May 27, 1763. He is remembered in Abercrombie Old Chapelyard in Fife, Scotland. Many other members of his family are also buried there. After his death, his oldest son, Sir Robert Anstruther, became the 3rd Baronet.
