James Blackwood, 2nd Baron Dufferin and Claneboye
James Stevenson Blackwood, 2nd Baron Dufferin and Claneboye
Early life and family
Blackwood was born in 1755, the second son of Sir John Blackwood, 2nd Baronet and Dorcas Stevenson, daughter and co-heiress of James Stevenson. His mother was quite wealthy as her father eventually became the sole heir to estates held by James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Clanbrassil, whose male line had died out with his son. In 1799, James' father died, leaving him to inherit the baronetcy as his elder brother, Robert Blackwood, had been killed in 1785 in a fall from his horse.[1] Although commonly referred to as Anglo-Irish, the Blackwoods are a Scottish family.[2]
In 1800, his mother was created Baroness Dufferin and Claneboye of Ballyleidy and Killyeagh in the Peerage of Ireland, with remainder to her heirs male. After her death in 1807, he succeeded her as the 2nd Baron Dufferin and Claneboye.[1]
Career
Blackwood was a Member of the
He was later elected to the
He was
In 1794, he raised the 33rd Light Dragoons (also known as Ulster Regiment of Light Dragoons). He was also colonel of the North Downshire Militia.[2]
Marriage and death
On 15 November 1801, Blackwood married Anne Dorothea, the only daughter of John Foster, 1st Baron Oriel and his wife, Margaretta Foster, 1st Viscountess Ferrard. They had no children.[1]
After a period of illness, Lord Dufferin died on 8 August 1836 at his home,
Arms
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References
- ^ ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.
- ^ a b c d e "Death of Lord Dufferin". The Times. 16 August 1836. p. 5.
- ^ Debrett, John (1836). Debrett's Peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland. p. 567. Retrieved 17 August 2017.