Comments on: Chief of Clan Kennedy, Marquis of Ailsa Dies Suddenly

By: Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:00:04 +0000

Our prayers are with the family in Scotland .Slainte your chores are through.
Clan Kennedy in County Cowley Kansas.

By: Reg Tait

Reg Tait — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:06:37 +0000

So sorry to hear of this tragedy. I met Charles at various Burns suppers in Ayr and it was a pleasure to be in his company and that of such a character. I enjoyed his stories of taking part in all the activities of the Scottish diaspora and Highland games including Florida and his tour company. He informed me of the Burns Cottage in Atlanta and many details and as such I visited it the following year.

Such a sad loss of such a fantastic character and Ayr man that enjoyed life and living.

Best wishes to his children, family and friends and prayers for Lord Kennedy.

Reg Tait,
CEO
rtburnsclub.com

By: Iain Kennedy

Iain Kennedy — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:59:15 +0000

Not quite right, and those are of course a mix of Scottish and UK titles anyway.
The Earl was made a UK Baron in 1806 before being made a Marquess. You can see the official announcement in the London Gazette:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/15971/page/1438

Whitehall, November 4th, 1806
The King has been pleased to grant the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honourable Archibald Earl of Cassillis, and the heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Ailsa, in the County of Ayr.

When the arms were finally matriculated in 1899 the full title used by Lord Lyon was “The Most Honourable Archibald Kennedy Earl of Cassillis and Baron Kennedy in the Peerage of Scotland and Marquess of Ailsa and Baron Ailsa of the Isle of Ailsa in the Peerage of the United Kingdom”. The full text is at http://www.kennedydna.com/kennedy_ailsa_arms.htm

By: Jo E

Jo E — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:27:21 +0000

According to official sources (both 8th Marquess Ailsa himself and his personal genealogist), baron was not one of his titles. Baron is a continental title and not a Scottish title. Properly, he was 21st Lord Kennedy, 19th Earl of Cassilis, 8th Marquess of Ailsa. I participated in the Kennedy Quiz put on by the Kennedy Society and that was one of the questions in the first month. I got full credit for my answer since I had all of the correct titles. However, each month the participants received feedback on their answers. The information on the term baron was included in my feedback. His brother is now the 9th Marquess Ailsa. I don’t know if it has been determined if his brother will inherit the other titles or if his older daughter will inherit them.

By: rodgermoffet

rodgermoffet — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:04:40 +0000

Paul I don’t think anyone is criticising the society for not being the first to announce the news. We ourselves held back until we had spoken to the SCSC and we knew the family had been informed. Alas we do live in a world of instant news but I was impressed by how everyone in the clan community worked together over the weekend. Thats something to take pride in.

By: Paul L. Key, President/Chief KSNA

Paul L. Key, President/Chief KSNA — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:29:20 +0000

I am sorry but Kennedy Society members were not at their computers, but in Orlando dealing with medical examiners, notifying family and other society officials, making arrangements to transport Lord Charles back to Scotland and conducting memorial services at the games, all this while in shock and sorrow ourselves. Early notice was posted on the Kennedy website within 24 hours. We are sorry for the early lack of information. We did not have accurate information immediately and did not want to disseminate inaccurate information in respect for the family. It is really sad when the world wants everything instantaneously.

Paul L. Key, President/Chief Kennedy Society of America

By: Brian McKinlay

Brian McKinlay — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:39:42 +0000

Absolutely devasted at the news. I spent Christmas Day and New Year’s Day in his company. The stories he told had me in stitches. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in and around Ayr. Another character taken from us! RIP Ailsa! Slainte!!

By: Brian McKinlay

Brian McKinlay — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:43:25 +0000

Absolutely devastated. My old friend whose company I shared on Christmas day and New year’s day….the sories he related had me in stiches. Another character gone! He will be sadly missed by all (of which there are many) his friends in and around Ayr. RIP Ailsa!! Slainte!!!

By: David Fulford

David Fulford — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:09:49 +0000

Charles Kennedy, the 8th Marquis of Ailsa and Chief of Clan Kennedy RIP. Slainté. Always enjoyed his company in Savannah Games.

By: Ned Buxton

Ned Buxton — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:11:19 +0000

Ailsa was a true gentleman (literally and figuratively) who visited the US frequently to the delight of all. On behalf of all Keiths worldwide we offer our condolences. Well done, rest well.