William Livingston, 4th Lord Livingston facts for kids
William Livingston, 4th Lord Livingston of Callandar, was an important Scottish nobleman who lived in the late 1400s and early 1500s. He inherited his title from his family, who had been powerful figures in Scotland for many years.
Early Life and Family
William Livingston was the son of James Livingston, who was the 3rd Lord Livingston. His mother was Agnes Houston. William also had a sister named Elizabeth.
His family had a long history in Scotland. His grandfather, Alexander Livingston, was a very important person. He served as the Great Chamberlain of Scotland. This was a top job in the government during the time of King James II and King James III. The Chamberlain managed the king's money and household.
Becoming a Lord
When his father passed away around 1502, William became the 4th Lord Livingston of Callandar. The title of "Lord Livingston" was a special honor. It meant his family was part of the Scottish nobility. This title had been given to his great-grandfather back in 1458.
Family Life
Around the year 1500, William Livingston married Agnes Hepburn. Her father was Alexander Hepburn. Together, William and Agnes had four children: three sons and one daughter.
- Alexander Livingston, 5th Lord Livingston was their oldest son. He later became the 5th Lord Livingston. Alexander married Lady Janet Stewart, and after she passed away, he married Lady Agnes Douglas.
- Hon. James Livingston was another son. Sadly, he died in a battle near Edinburgh in 1547.
- Hon. William Livingston was their third son. He became the Captain of Kirkwall Castle. He married a woman named Margaret Strang.
- Hon. Margaret Livingston was their daughter. She married John Hay, 4th Lord Hay of Yester.
William Livingston passed away sometime before April 21, 1518. His oldest son, Alexander, took over as the 5th Lord Livingston. Alexander later became a guardian for Mary, Queen of Scots, after her father, King James V, died.
Later Generations
Through his son Alexander, William Livingston became the grandfather of William Livingstone, 6th Lord Livingston. He was also the great-grandfather of Alexander Livingstone, 1st Earl of Linlithgow. Over time, some of the family's titles were lost. This happened in 1716 when the titles of James Livingston, 5th Earl of Linlithgow, were taken away by the Crown.
William's second son, James, also had many descendants. His family line eventually led to the Livingston family in New York. This included important people like Robert Livingston, who was the 1st Lord of Livingston Manor.
