Augusta FitzClarence

Born Augusta FitzClarence, called "Ta" by her family. She was granted the rank of a marquess’ daughter in 1831 after her father ascended to the throne

Illegitimate daughter of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, the future King William IV. of the United Kingdom (1765-1837) and the actress Dorothea Bland, called Mrs. Jordan (1761-1815)

Born: Bushy Park, Hampton, Middlessex 3. Nov 1803

Married:

  1. Hampton, Middlesex 5. Jul 1827 John Kennedy-Erskine (1802-1831), son of Archibald Kennedy, cr. 1th Marquess of Ailsa in 1831 (1770-1846) and Margaret Erskine of Dun (d. 1848)
  2. Windsor Castle 24. Aug 1836 Lord John Gordon, later Halyburton (1799-1878), son of George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntley (1761-1853) and Catherine Cope (d. 1832)

Issue of first marriage:

Died: Hallyburton House, Coupar Angus, co. Forfar 8. Dec 1865

Source: Detlev Schwennicke "Europäische Stammtafeln. Neue Folgen", Vol. III/2, 1983, J.A. Stargardt; Burke’s Peerage and Baronetage, online version, Claire Tomalin “Mrs Jordan’s profession“ Penguin, London 1995; Anthony Camp ”Royal Mistresses and Bastards. Fact and Fiction 1714-1936”, London 2007