Background
He was the son of George Hay, who was created the Earl of Kinnoull by King Charles in 1633, and Margaret, daughter of Sir James Halyburton.
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George Hay
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In 1643, the earl refused to sign the Solemn League and Covenant. The earl died in Whitehall, 5 October 1644. He was buried at Waltham Abbey Church in Essex.
George Hay, 3rd Earl of Kinnoull
William Hay, 4th Earl of Kinnoull
James
Robert
Peter, baptized 11 June 1632
Charles
Anna
Margaret
Mary, married 6 February 1662, George Keith, 8th Earl Marischal
Elizabeth
Jean
Catherine (11 September 1641 – 11 January 1733).
Membership
He was a member of the Privy Council, and served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard from 1632 to 1635.
Personality
He was fiercely loyal to as a loyalist to King Charles. He fought in the English Civil War, when he distinguished himself "by unshaken fidelity to his unfortunate sovereign, and gallant and active services as a soldier in his cause.".
