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In 1569 his sister Jean married the widower Sir Thomas Kerr bridging the feud between the families. A dowry was agreed but at least £1,000 was not paid in Scott's lifetime.
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Scott succeeded his grandfather at age three. His uncle, Walter Scott of
Goldielands, a natural half-brother of his father, led the Scotts during his minority.
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