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William Ker

William was born after 1544 in Cessford Castle, Newton St. Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹ He died in February 1600 in Cessford Castle, Newton St. Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹

General Notes
- William Ker of Cessford [only surviving of 3 sons]; Warden of Middle March; had charters of Ormistoun and Maxtoun 24 Jan 1592 and of the (territorial) Barony of Ernebeuch 20 July 1595; married (contract 3 March 1563/4) Janet, daughter of Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig and widow of James Tweedied of Drumelzier, and died Feb 1600.

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