Bef 1567 - 1629 (62 years)
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| Name |
Walter (of Harden) 'Auld Wat' Scott |
| Birth |
Bef 1567 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
1629 |
| Person ID |
I68073 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
11 Jan 2019 |
| Family |
Mary Scott, b. Bef 1567 d. 1629 (Age 62 years) |
| Marriage |
21 Mar 1567 |
- 21.03.1567 marriage contract
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| Children |
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| Family ID |
F24720 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
24 Jan 2013 |
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| Notes |
- Walter Scott of Harden (1550 – 1629), also known as Auld Wat, was a notorious Border Reiver.
An infamous freebooter, he led raids across the Border and against his fellow countrymen. In 1592 he was one of those charged with taking part in the attempt to capture King James VI at Falkland Palace, led by the Earl of Bothwell, and was declared rebel and outlaw.
Scott also participated in the rescue of Kinmont Willie Armstrong, under his chief, Walter Scott of Buccleuch from Carlisle Castle in 1596.
Wat Scott had eight legitimate children by his two wives.
By his wife Mary Scott:
Sir William Scott
Hugh Scott
Walter Scott
Francis Scott
Margaret Scott
Esther Scott
Janet Scott
By his wife Margaret Edgar:
Margaret Scott
He is also said to have had three illegitimate daughters.
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