Career
He was created an Earl in 1633. James Carnegie, 2nd Earl of Southesk. Sir Alexander Carnegie, married the sister of Robert Arbuthnott, 1st Viscount of Arbuthnott.
Sir John Carnegie, died 22 November 1654.
Lady Catherine Carnegie, married John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair. Lady Magdalene Carnegie, married James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose.
Lady Margaret Carnegie, married William Ramsay, 1st Earl of Dalhousie. Lady Elizabeth Carnegie, married Andrew Murray, 1st Lord Balvaird.