Individual Details

Isobel Sutherland

(Abt 1430 - 11 Nov 1504)

Isobel Sutherland was also known as Elizabeth in some records. Isobel Sutherland was also known as Isabella in some records. Her name "Isabell" is usually latinised "Isabella," as it is in the Papal Dispensation for her marriage, and in the inquest which records her death as " Isabella, relict of the late Sir Alexander Dunbar, of Westfield, Knight." But occasionally it is latinised "Elizabeth," as in the Latin Charter of her son, Bishop Gavin. She was born say 1434 at Duffus, Moray, Scotland and died on 11 November 1504 at Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Sutherland 3rd baron Duffus and Morella Chisholm.

Isobel Sutherland married Sir Alexander Dunbar, son of James Dunbar 4th Earl of Moray and Isabel Innes (Dunbar), on 6 August 1451 at the house of St Anthony's, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. His wife's seal on 12 June 1502 showed, on a shield two cushions, with a star in base.

A contract for the marriage of Isobel Sutherland and Sir Alexander Dunbar was signed on 3 January 1451/52. Papal dispensation was granted 6 August.

On 31 Jan 1498/9 an action by Elizabeth Sutherland, widow of Alexander Dunbar of Westfield, Kt. & James Dunbar of Cumnock, executor to the said Alexander, against Alexander Lord Gordon, for with holding corn etc



Children of Isobel Sutherland and Sir Alexander Dunbar

# Sir James Dunbar+ b. a 1451, d. 20 Apr 1504
# Sir John Dunbar (of Mochrum)+ b. c 1452, d. 1503
# Alexander Dunbar+ b. Oct 1455, d. c 31 Mar 1498
# Gavin Dunbar Bishop of Aberdeen b. c 1456, d. 9 Mar 1532
# Leonard Dunbar b. s 1459
# Isabella or Janet Dunbar (Keith) (of Innerugie)+
# Margaret Dunbar
# son Dunbar
# Patrick Dunbar+ b. b 1470?, d. 8 Sep 1525
# David Dunbar (of Durris)+ b. c 1470, d. 23 Feb 1521/22

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== Biography ==

*Alexander Dunbar of Conzie and Kilbuyack b. Oct 1455, d. c 31 Mar 1498
*Isobel Sutherland was also known as Elizabeth in records. Isobel Sutherland was also known as Isabella in records. Her name "Isabell" is usually latinised "Isabella," as it is in the Papal Dispensation for her marriage, and in the inquest which records her death as " Isabella, relict of the late Sir Alexander Dunbar, of Westfield, Knight." But occasionally it is latinised "Elizabeth," as in the Latin Charter of her son, Bishop Gavin. She was born say 1434 in Duffus, Moray, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Sutherland 3rd baron Duffus and Morella Chisholm.
*Isobel Sutherland married Sir Alexander Dunbar, son of James Dunbar 4th Earl of Moray and Isabel Innes (Dunbar), on 6 August 1451 in the house of St Anthony's, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. His wife's seal on 12 June 1502 showed, on a shield two cushions, with a star in base. Her marriage settlement brought to Sir Alexander the lands at Clunnie and Clava.
*A contract for the marriage of Isobel Sutherland and Sir Alexander Dunbar was signed on 3 January 1451/52. Papal dispensation was granted 6 August. *On 31 Jan 1498/9 an action by Elizabeth Sutherland, widow of Alexander Dunbar of Westfield, Kt. & James Dunbar of Cumnock, executor to the said Alexander, against Alexander Lord Gordon, for with holding corn etc.
*Isobel died on 11 November 1505 in Scotland. 4 July 1586: Action at the instance of William Sutherland of Duffus son & heir of the deceased Alexander Sutherland of Duffus against John Dunbar apparent of Mochrum "oy" and heir to the deceased Alexander Dunbar of Conzie, and John Kennedy of Blairquhan, William Conynghame of Capringtoun his curators, George Dunbar of Auchsleisk, Alexander Dunbar his son and apparent heir, Patrick Dunbar of Blare, John Ros of Ballevat and David Dunbar of Kinstarie, for postponing and deferring to resign and renounce all and sundry the towns and lands of Brichmonie and Kinstarie lying in the barony of Duffus and Sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres; which lands had been lawfully redeemed by the said pursuer on 6th June 1584. The Lords of Council find the said lands to have been lawfully redeemed and therefore decern and ordain the said defenders to resign the same.

== Sources ==

*http://thepeerage.com/p39241.htm#i392407

*http://www.linleyfh.com/oursecondsite-p/p853.htm#i13443
*http://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p124.htm#i3728
* Henderson, John. ''[[Space:Caithness Family History|Caithness Family History]]'' (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1884) [https://archive.org/stream/caithnessfamilyh00henduoft#page/219/mode/1up/search/born Page 219]
*BP2003 volume 1, page 1207. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as BP2003
* Ancestry Family Trees (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com) Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=23791272&pid=130


    Events

    MarriageMar 52Scotland - Alexander Dunbar
    BirthAbt 1430
    BirthAbt 1430Duffus, Moray, Scotland
    BirthAbt 1434Duffus, Morayshire, Scotland
    Birth1436
    Marriage3 Jan 1452Alexander Dunbar
    Death11 Nov 1504Scotland
    Death11 Nov 1505
    Death11 Nov 1505Scotland
    Alt nameIsabel Sutherland
    Alt nameIsobel "Isabel" Sutherland of Duffus
    Reference No9952412
    Reference No10499002
    Reference No60

    Families

    SpouseAlexander Dunbar (1422 - 1497)
    ChildMargaret Dunbar (1452 - )
    ChildMargaret Dunbar (1560 - 1586)
    ChildJames Dunbar (1430 - 1504)
    ChildPatrick Dunbar (1492 - 1525)
    ChildLiving
    ChildSir James "Sheriff of Moray" Dunbar (1440 - 1504)
    ChildSir John Dunbar (1448 - 1503)
    ChildRev. Gavin "Bishop of Aberdeen" Dunbar (1454 - 1532)
    ChildAlexander Dunbar (1455 - 1498)
    ChildLeonard Dunbar (1459 - )
    ChildDavid Dunbar (1463 - 1521)
    FatherAlexander Sutherland of Duffus (1403 - 1484)
    MotherMuriel "Morella" Chisholm (1407 - 1474)
    SiblingLiving
    SiblingWilliam "Laird of Berriedale" Sutherland (1425 - 1474)
    SiblingLady Muriella Sutherland (1430 - 1490)