James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe
James Henry Robert Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe, KT (12 July 1816 – 23 April 1879) was a Scottish peer.
Innes-Ker was the only surviving child of the 5th Duke of Roxburghe and was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. He inherited his father's titles in 1823 and on 29 December 1836, he married Susanna Stephania Dalbiac, the only child of Sir Charles Dalbiac. They had four children:
- Lady Susan Harriet Innes-Ker (13 Nov 1837-16 Oct 1909)
- James Henry Robert Innes-Ker, 7th Duke of Roxburghe ( 5 Sep 1839–23 Oct 1892)
- Lady Charlotte Isabella Innes-Ker ( 8 Aug 1841-24 Apr 1881)
- Lord Charles John Innes-Ker (31 Dec 1842-????)
Susanna the Dowager Duchess was one of Queen Victoria's staff until she died in 1895.[1]
References
- ↑ Greg King (4 June 2007). Twilight of Splendor: The Court of Queen Victoria During Her Diamond Jubilee Year. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 79–. ISBN 978-0-470-04439-1.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Duke of Roxburghe
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Robertson |
Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire 1873–1879 |
Succeeded by Lord Dunglass |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by James Innes-Ker |
Duke of Roxburghe 1823–1879 |
Succeeded by James Innes-Ker |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Earl Innes 1837–1879 |
Succeeded by James Innes-Ker |
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