Robert Burnet, Lord Crimond [SEP] date of death
Robert Burnet, Lord Crimond
Robert Burnet, Lord Crimond (1592 – 24 August 1661) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Background.
He was the fourth son of Alexander Burnett of Leys by his wife Katherine, daughter of Alexander Gordon of Lesmoir, and younger brother of Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet. Crimond studied for seven years in France, and was admitted a Scottish advocate on 20 February 1617.
Career.
His career at the Bar was so successful, that in 1628 he acquired Banachtie
He and his wife had sasine of the lands of Craigmyle, Pitmedden and the Mill of Craigmyle. By this marriage he became almost as considerable a laird as his brother Sir Thomas. He was known as a peacemaker and negotiator in his time. The cadet line of Craigmyle died out in the male line after 1750.
Burnetts in north-east Scotland Burnetts of Crimond.
This branch descends from Robert Burnet, Lord Crimond, another brother of Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet. He was the third son of Alexander Burnet