Talk:Jacobite Peerage

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Anyone know who Justin McCarthy, Viscount Mountcashel was? He appears in the Battle of Newtownbutler. --Henrygb 22:13, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

To my knowledge, McCarthy came from the Muskerry line of the MacCarthy clan, who had lands in modern counties in Kerry and Cork. See County Desmond. They had their property confiscated under the Cromwellian regime, but restored to them in the restoration. Justin McCarthy as made Viscount Mountcashel in 1688 or 1689, not long before his defeat at Newtownbutler. He was captured in the battle but later exchanged back to the Jacobites. He commanded the first Irish Brigade (French) and I think he died in exile in France. Hope that helps. Jdorney 11:22, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

So should he be listed here (which seems to start on 12 January 1689)? --Henrygb 00:13, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Nova Scotia

How come there's a Jacobite Peerage in Nova Scotia? Are we talking about the same Nova Scotia that's in Canada? --MC 17:25, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Please could explain your question more fully. There was a baronetage of Nova Scotia which dated from the reign of King James 1st. David Lauder 17:55, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

How come there was a baronetage in an imperial possession? I thought that only England, Scotland and Ireland had peerage systems. Is the Nova Scotia baronetage part of the English Peerage, Scottish Peerage or Irish Peerage - or does it have it's own system? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Matthewcollins1989 (talk • contribs) 08:44, 24 April 2007

Baronetcies of Nova Scotia (i.e: New Scotland) are Scottish. You may find their history on the Baronets page. Regards, David Lauder 06:52, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

A baronetcy is not a peerage — but it is an hereditary honour, so baronetcies are conveniently listed here. —Tamfang 20:14, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! --MC 14:33, 1 May 2007 (UTC)