William Abernethy 3rd of Saltoun

• Preferred Name: William Abernethy 3rd of Saltoun^{[1] [2] [3]}
  
• Gender: M
  
• MilitaryService: Battle of Halidon Hill1333 in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England at LATI: N5.7703 LONG: E2.0048 with note: -See attached source.
  
• Death: 1345 in Rothesay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland at LATI: N7.1508 LONG: E2.0948 with note: He survived the Battle of Halidon Hill and was granted land in Rothesay, Aberdeenshire by King David II.
  
• FSID: LYMK-N99
  
• Rothesay,+Aberdeenshire,+Scotland: with note: Description: Rothesay is the principal town on the Isle of Bute, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies along the coast of the Firth of Clyde. The old town centred on Rothesay Castle, which was built in the 13th century. The castle has long stood in ruins, but it is nevertheless picturesque, and was a focal point for tourists as soon the town began developing into a seaside resort.[6]
  
• Birth: 1285 in East Saltoun, Haddingtonshire, Scotland at LATI: N5.9 LONG: E2.8333
  
• Notes:

  === Life Sketch ===
  From Wikitree
  
  Biography
  
  William (Abernethy) Abernethy IIIrd of Saltoun is a member of Abernethy Clan.
  William was the eldest son and heir of William and an unknown mother. [1] His date of birth is not provided in source but has been estimated at about 1290.
  
  He is noticed amongst the Scottish forces at the Battle of Halidon Hill, 19 July 1333. He escaped the carnage of the battlefield. As a result of his adherence to the Scottish party his lands were forfeited, and reference is made to actions, by the Sheriff of Roxburgh, in 1335 from certain buildings in Swyneshede, which he held in virtue of his wife's dowry.[2]
  
  He got a grant of the manor of Rothesay from David II. in 1345. He confirmed his father's grant of lands to the Abbey of Dryburgh around the same time and he is believed to have died shortly after.
  
  Family
  His wife is not mentioned in source, although she must have held title to Swyneshede (Swineshead, although there are more than one places). They had two sons: [3]
  
  William Abernethy, mentioned as his nephew by Sir Laurence (Abernethy) in a charter by him of the lands of Mackyspoffle granted to the Abbey of Melrose in about 1320. It has been thought that this points to Sir Laurence having been a son of the first Sir William of Saltoun, but a comparison of dates makes it more likely that he was a son of the second Sir William, in which position he is placed by Douglas (Peerage of Scotland). William, the son of Sir William, appears to have died vita patris.
  George Abernethy will be the eventual heir.
  
  === SURNAME: Also shown as Abernathy ===
  
  SURNAME: Also shown as Abernathy
  
  BIRTH: Also shown as Born Abt 1280
  
  === bp 13 Jan 1940 ===
  bp 13 Jan 1940
  
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  === Family fought at Bannockburn and in defe ===
  Family fought at Bannockburn and in defense of Sterling Castle against Edward I. Ardent supporters of Robert The Bruce. Much at court and were favorites of the Royale Family. He married Margaret, daughter of King Robert The Bruce by 2nd wife Elizabeth, daughter of Richard de Brugh. One of those who carried the heart of Robert Bruce to the Holy Land. Was handed the sword of King Robert the Bruce to keep King David II granted Nether Pitedye, King Horn, Fife (adjoining Balmuto) to Robert King David II granted to Robert the lands jof Glasghow Forest, thanedom of Kintore, Aberdeen
  
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  === AFN: 9G47-BC ===
  AFN: 9G47-BC

1. Title: Wikitree -Sir William de Abernathy, 3rd Laird of Saltoun
   Author: Sources ↑ Balfour Paul: Vol 7, Page 403 ↑ Balfour Paul: Vol 7, Page 403 ↑ Balfour Paul: Vol 7, Page 403 Balfour Paul, Sir James. The Scots Peerage (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1904-1914); in 9 Volumes; Volume 7 for Lord Saltoun See Also: Sir William Abernethy, 3rd of Saltoun on peerage.com Sir William Abernethy on Our Royal, Titled, Noble, and Commoner Ancestors & Cousins
   Note: Biography William (Abernethy) Abernethy IIIrd of Saltoun is a member of Abernethy Clan. William was the eldest son and heir of William and an unknown mother. [1] His date of birth is not provided in source but has been estimated at about 1290. He is noticed amongst the Scottish forces at the Battle of Halidon Hill, 19 July 1333. He escaped the carnage of the battlefield. As a result of his adherence to the Scottish party his lands were forfeited, and reference is made to actions, by the Sheriff of Roxburgh, in 1335 from certain buildings in Swyneshede, which he held in virtue of his wife's dowry.[2] He got a grant of the manor of Rothiemay from David II. in 1345. He confirmed his father's grant of lands to the Abbey of Dryburgh around the same time and he is believed to have died shortly after. Family His wife is not mentioned in source, although she must have held title to Swyneshede (Swineshead, although there are more than one places). They had two sons: [3] William Abernethy, mentioned as his nephew by Sir Laurence (Abernethy) in a charter by him of the lands of Mackyspoffle granted to the Abbey of Melrose in about 1320. It has been thought that this points to Sir Laurence having been a son of the first Sir William of Saltoun, but a comparison of dates makes it more likely that he was a son of the second Sir William, in which position he is placed by Douglas (Peerage of Scotland). William, the son of Sir William, appears to have died vita patris. George Abernethy will be the eventual heir.
   
2. Title: Electric Scotland
   Publication: Name: https://electricscotland.com/history/nation/abernethy.htm;
   Note: As to the famous letter to the Pope, drawn up by the barons of Scotland at the parliament of Aberbrothic 6th April, 1320, appears the name of William de Abernethy, lord of Saltoun. He was the son of the first Sir William de Abernethy of Saltoun. His son, also named Sir William, appears in the list of noble persons who fought at the battle of Halidon Hill, 19th July, 1333, (Hailes’ Annals vol. ii. p. 307,) from which disastrous field he appears to have escaped. He had from David II. a grant of the lands of Rothesay in Aberdeenshire. George Abernethy of Saltoun, his son, was taken prisoner at the fatal fight of Durham, 17th Oct., 1346.
   
3. Title: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Volume 1
   Author: Physical book: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Volume 1, first published 2004
   Note: Page 96
   Page: Gives military service information.