The arms are those of Brudenell impaling those of Bruce, as borne by Elizabeth, widow of George, 3rd Earl of Cardigan. She was born January, 1689, the daughter of Thomas, 2nd Earl of Ailesbury and married in 1707 George Brudenell, who had succeeded to the earldom in 1703. "She is extremely good humored, and has everything that could recommend a lady of quality" wrote Lady Dupplin in June, 1711. Lord Cardigan died in 1732 and Lady Cardigan died in 1745.