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Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet

1578 – 1661

Baronet of Nova Scotia

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About Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet

Lived 1578 – 1661 (aged 82–83).

Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet (c. 1578–1661) was the son of Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw and Agnes Stewart.

Succession He was created 1st Baronet Agnew, of Lochnaw on 28 July 1629. On his death in 1661 he was succeeded in the baronetcy by his eldest son. He was buried at Leswalt.

Career He was Member of the Parliament of Scotland for Wigtownshire, 1628–1633 and 1643–1647.

Family He married Margaret Kennedy, daughter of Sir Thomas Kennedy, Master of Cassillis and Elizabeth McGill, (c1598), and had issue: Sir Andrew Agnew, 2nd Baronet (d.1671) Lt.-Col. James Agnew (d. c1661) Patrick Agnew, 1st of Sheuchan Lt.-Col. Alexander Agnew, 1st of Whitehills Jane Agnew, married Alexander MacDowall (1621) Agnes Agnew, married Uchtred MacDowall (1622) Marie Agnew, married Hew MacDowall Rosina Agnew, married John Cathcart (1632) Elizabeth Agnew, married John Baillie

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Important facts

Born
1578
Birth century
Died
1661
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet?

Baronet of Nova Scotia

When was Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet was born in 1578.

When did Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet died in 1661.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Patrick Agnew, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528424

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