He started his military career as a lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards.[4] In 1895, he gained the rank of 2nd lieutenant in the service of the 4th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Militia) In 1900, he served with the Household Cavalry composite regiment in South Africa during the Second Boer War.[5] In March 1901, he was appointed an Aide-de-camp to the Duke of Cornwall and York during his colonial tour March–October 1901.[6] He later served in World War I, and was severely wounded.
On 10 November 1903,[10] he married Mary Goelet (1878–1937), daughter of the New York real-estate millionaire Ogden Goelet.[11] At the time of their marriage, she was one of the wealthiest American heiresses, with a dowry of twenty million dollars, exceeded only by that of Consuelo Vanderbilt.[12][13] They lived at Floors Castle on 60,500 acres,[4] which Mary decorated with her own collection of art including a series of 17th century Gobelins Manufactory tapestries.[14] Together, they had one child:
^"Lord R. Innes-Ker weds Jose Collins; Brother of Duke of Roxburghe Married to Musical Comedy Actress in London. Ceremony was a Secret. Bride, Daughter of Late Lottie Collins, Won First Success Herein "The Merry Countess." New York Times, 4 November 1920, p. 16], (citation only)([1] full article)
^ a b c dTimes, Wireless to the New York (30 September 1932). "DUKE OF ROXBURGH DIES AT AGE OF 56; Stricken Suddenly After Attending Funeral of His Friend, Michael G. Herbert. | I MARRIED MAY GOELET HERE | Ceremony in 1903 One of Important Society Events of That Year | Was Wounded in War". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^Biggins, David. "Officers in the Relief of Kimberley". www.angloboerwar.com. Anglo Boer War. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^"The Coronation Honours". The Times. No. 36804. London. 26 June 1902. p. 5.
^"Court Circular". The Times. No. 36842. London. 9 August 1902. p. 6.
^"THE ROXBURGHE WEDDING; Private Rehearsal Held at St. Thomas's Church. Programme of Today's Ceremony -- Simple Reception to Follow at the Goelet Residence". The New York Times. 10 November 1903. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^"DUKE OF ROXBURGHE MARRIES MISS GOELET; Second American Heiress to be Made a Duchess in St, Thomas's WOMEN MOB HER CARRIAGE Extraordinary Demonstration Near the Church by Faminine Sightseers Keeps Police Busy -- Reception at Mrs. Goelet's Home". The New York Times. 11 November 1903. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^"Marriage Announcement". The New York Times. 3 September 1903.
^"MOTHER AND SISTER OF ROXBURGHE HERE; Duchess Denies Story of Objection to American Brides. Plans for the Wedding Complete -- The Decorations at the Church and Home of the Bride". The New York Times. 8 November 1903. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^"Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Floors Castle". Retrieved 27 March 2016.
^Times, Special Cable to the New York (9 September 1913). "SON AND HEIR BORN TO THE ROXBURGHES; Duke and Duchess, Former Miss May Goelet, Congratulated by King and Queen". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^ a bTimes, Special to the New York (27 September 1974). "George Innes‐Ker, Ninth Duke of Roxburghe, Dies in Scotland". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
^Times, Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph to the New York (24 September 1913). "King to be Roxburghe Sponsor". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
Sources
Quinault, Roland (2004). "Churchill, John Winston Spencer, seventh duke of Marlborough (1822–1883)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/5403. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
External links
Henry Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe at Find a Grave