William Ross, 14th Lord Ross facts for kids
William Ross was a Scottish nobleman who lived from about 1720 until August 19, 1754. He was the 14th person to hold the important title of Lord Ross of Halkhead.
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Who Was William Ross?
William Ross was the oldest son of George Ross, 13th Lord Ross. His father passed away on June 17, 1754. William's mother was Elizabeth, who was the third daughter of William Kerr, 2nd Marquess of Lothian.
The Ross Family Home
The Ross family lived in a place called Halkhead, also known as Hawkhead. This area is located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. They were a family from the Scottish Lowlands. This means they lived in the flatter, southern parts of Scotland. It's interesting to know they were not related to other famous Ross families. These include the Earls of Ross or the Highland family of Ross from Balnagown.
William's Work and Life
William Ross served as an officer in the army. This was the Hanoverian army, which was led by John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun. In 1745, he was stationed with this army in Inverness, Scotland. After his time in the army, William became a Commissioner of Customs. This was a job where he helped manage taxes on goods coming into or leaving the country.
His Passing and What Happened Next
William Ross lived for only two months after his father passed away. He died on August 19, 1754, at Mount Teviot. This was the home of his uncle, the Marquess of Lothian.
The End of a Title
William Ross was not married and did not have any children. Because of this, the title of Lord Ross ended when he died. This means there was no one left in his direct family line to inherit the title.
Inheritance of Estates
His estate called Balnagown was inherited by his cousin, Sir James Ross Lockhart. William's older family estates at Halkhead, along with his other property, went to his sisters. Eventually, these properties became part of the family of the Earls of Glasgow.
