David Falconer, 4th Lord Falconer of Halkerton
David Falconer, 4th Lord of Halkerton was a Scottish peer. He held the title from 1724 to 1751.
Early life
Falconer was born on 27 May 1681 in Edinburgh. He was the son of Sir David Falconer of Newton and Mary Norvell. He was a grandson of Sir David Falconer and the former Margaret Hepburn. His grandfather was the brother of the Sir Alexander Falconer the first Lord Falconer of Halkerton.Career
In 1724, he succeeded David Falconer as the 4th Lord Falconer of Halkerton in the Peerage of Scotland.Personal life
On 23 December 1703, David Falconer married Lady Catherine Margaret Keith in Keith Hall in Marykirk. She was the daughter of William Keith, 2nd Earl of Kintore. Together, they were the parents of:- Alexander Falconer, 5th Lord Falconer of Halkerton, who married Frances Mackworth, a daughter of Herbert Mackworth and Lady Jane Noel in 1757. After his death she married Anthony Browne, 7th Viscount Montagu in 1765.
- William Falconer, 6th Lord Falconer of Halkerton, who married Rembertina Maria van Iddekinge, a daughter of Burgomaster Pieter Rembt van Iddekinge of Groningen, Netherlands.
- Hon. David Falconer, who married Ms. Lamplugh of co. Cumberland.
- Hon. Catherine Falconer.
- Hon. John Falconer of Jamaica.
- Hon. Jean Falconer, who married James Falconer of Monkton and Balnakettle.
- Hon. James Melvin Falconer of Monkton.
- Hon. Mary Falconer.
- Hon. George Falconer of Phesdo, a Capt. of the Royal Navy who married Hannah Hardy.
- Hon. Marjory "May" Falconer, who married George Norvell of Boghall and Deans in 1759.