Alexander Murray (knight)
Alexander Murray | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Culbin, Newton and Skelbo | |
| Noble family | Murray family |
| Spouse(s) | Eva |
| Issue | John Murdoch |
Sir Alexander Murray, Lord of Culbin and Newton, was a Scottish noble. He was the eldest son of Richard de Moravia (Richard Murray of Culbin) and Margery de Lascelles.[1]
He is known to have married Eva, whose parentage is currently unknown. Eva remarried after Alexander's death to Alexander Comyn of Dunphail.[2]
It is recorded that Alexander had two sons: John,[3] and Murdoch.[4]
Castle and lands[edit]
As heir to his father Richard, he inherited Skelbo Castle,[a] Culbin and Newton. Further lands were inherited from his mother Marjorie and maternal uncle Duncan Lascelles.[6] Alexander held Wester Beath in Fife.
Notes[edit]
- ^ Skelbo had been granted to Richard by his brother Gilbert de Moravia in 1235.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Easson, D. E.; MacDonald, Angus, eds. (1938). Publications of the Scottish History Society - Charters of the Abbey of Incholm. Vol. 32. Edinburgh: Printed by T. & A. Constable for the Scottish History Society. p. 146. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Alexander Murray, Knight (Son of Richard)". poms.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "Son of Alexander Murray, Knight, Son of Richard (Familial Relationship)". poms.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "Son of Alexander of Moray (Familial Relationship)". poms.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ Fraser, William (1892). The Sutherland Book. Vol. 3. Edinburgh. pp. 6-8. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "The Genealogy of the Murrays of Culbin". kinnaird.net. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
