REFN: 2797AN Alias:<ALIA> 1st Lord of the manor of /Newton/ REFN: P2798 The Hepburn's were originally from Northumberland, England. Sir Robert De Hyburne, 1st Lord of t he manor of Newton; fl. 1245; had [Nicholas], with and elder son John. [Burke 's Peerage] The Hepburn/Hebburns are of Northumbrian origin, accordingly were often forced to choose between Scots and English in their loyalties. [Burke's Peerage]