Fathering One or Two Sons
A probable marriage with Isabel, daughter of John de Strathbogie, 9th Earl of Atholl produced a son, Alexander de Brus, who would later inherit his father's earldom. A record for intended marriage to Isabelle de Ross does exist, dated after the probable death of Isabella de Strathbogie, but there is no evidence that the marriage actually occurred.
There are records to suggest a second son, Thomas, was also a result of their union. This second marriage seems improbable as Edward was campaigning in Ireland at the time, and a marriage in the midst of these events is unlikely.
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