Robert Boyd, 8th Lord Boyd
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Robert Boyd, 8th Lord Boyd (c. 1618 – 17 November 1640), was a Scottish noble and politician.
. He was born about 1618. He was made J.P.
for Cuningham on 25 November 1634. On 22 February 1638 he was one of the noblemen who ascended the mercat cross
in Edinburgh to protest against the proclamation made that day, which contained the royal approbation of the service-book. He subsequently subscribed the National Covenant, when renewed March the following, in the kirkyard
of Greyfriars Kirk, and actively co-operated with the Covenanter
s in their opposition to King Charles
. He was present in Parliament 31 August 1639 and 2 June 1640. He died of a fever on 17 November 1640.
. Although he married Anne, 2nd daughter of John Fleming, 2nd Earl of Wigtown
, by Margaret, daughter of Alexander Livingstone, Earl of Linlithgow
, they had no children, and the title passed to his uncle James Boyd, 9th Lord Boyd
.
Biography
Robert Boyd was the only son and heir by second wife of Robert Boyd, 7th Lord BoydRobert Boyd, 7th Lord Boyd
-Biography:Robert Boyd was born November 1595 and educated at University of Saumur. In June 1611 he inherited the title of Lord Boyd on the death of his grandfather Thomas Boyd, 6th Lord Boyd. He died 28 August 1628, aged 33.-Family:...
. He was born about 1618. He was made J.P.
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
for Cuningham on 25 November 1634. On 22 February 1638 he was one of the noblemen who ascended the mercat cross
Mercat cross
A mercat cross is a market cross found in Scottish cities and towns where trade and commerce was a part of economic life. It was originally a place where merchants would gather, and later became the focal point of many town events such as executions, announcements and proclamations...
in Edinburgh to protest against the proclamation made that day, which contained the royal approbation of the service-book. He subsequently subscribed the National Covenant, when renewed March the following, in the kirkyard
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located at the southern edge of the Old Town, adjacent to George Heriot's School. Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century, and a number of notable Edinburgh residents are interred at...
of Greyfriars Kirk, and actively co-operated with the Covenanter
Covenanter
The Covenanters were a Scottish Presbyterian movement that played an important part in the history of Scotland, and to a lesser extent in that of England and Ireland, during the 17th century...
s in their opposition to King Charles
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
. He was present in Parliament 31 August 1639 and 2 June 1640. He died of a fever on 17 November 1640.
Family
Robert Boyd was the only son and heir by second wife of Robert Boyd, 7th Lord BoydRobert Boyd, 7th Lord Boyd
-Biography:Robert Boyd was born November 1595 and educated at University of Saumur. In June 1611 he inherited the title of Lord Boyd on the death of his grandfather Thomas Boyd, 6th Lord Boyd. He died 28 August 1628, aged 33.-Family:...
. Although he married Anne, 2nd daughter of John Fleming, 2nd Earl of Wigtown
Earl of Wigtown
The title of Earl of Wigtown was created twice in the Peerage of Scotland. The first creation was in 1341, and was surrendered in 1372, when the second earl sold the earldom and territory to Archibald the Grim , Lord of Galloway...
, by Margaret, daughter of Alexander Livingstone, Earl of Linlithgow
Earl of Linlithgow
The title Earl of Linlithgow was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1600 for Alexander Livingston, 7th Lord Livingston, along with the subsidiary title Lord Livingston and Callendar. In 1695 the Earldom merged with the junior Earldom of Callendar, created in 1641 for a younger son of the 1st Earl...
, they had no children, and the title passed to his uncle James Boyd, 9th Lord Boyd
James Boyd, 9th Lord Boyd
James Boyd, 9th Lord Boyd , was a Scottish noble who adhered to the Royalist cause during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.-Biography:...
.