As the eldest son of a peer, however, he was declared ineligible and was replaced by Sir Alexander Cumming, 1st Baronet a year later. His wife Mary died in 1710 giving birth to their second child.
Due to his status as the eldest son of a peer, he was disqualified and replaced by Sir Alexander Cumming, 1st Baronet a year later. His wife Mary died in 1710 while giving birth to their second child.