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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Around 1630 William Bruce 1st Baronet was born to Robert Bruce of Blairhall.
Around 1664 John Michael Wright (age 46). Portrait of William Bruce 1st Baronet (age 34).
In 1668 William Bruce 1st Baronet (age 38) was created 1st Baronet Bruce of Balcaskie.
Before 1671 [his son] John Bruce 2nd Baronet was born to William Bruce 1st Baronet (age 40) and [his wife] Mary Halkett Lady Bruce.
Before 1671 William Bruce 1st Baronet (age 40) and Mary Halkett Lady Bruce were married. She by marriage Lady Bruce of Balcaskie.
On 9th July 1681 James Graham 3rd Marquess Montrose (age 23) and [his future wife] Christian Leslie Marchioness Montrose (age 19) were married. She by marriage Marchioness Montrose. She the daughter of John Leslie 1st Duke Rothes (age 51) and [his future mother-in-law] Anne Lindsay Duchess Rothes. He the son of James Graham 2nd Marquess Montrose and Isabel Douglas Marchioness Montrose. They were half fourth cousins.
Before 1686 [his son-in-law] Thomas Hope 4th Baronet Hope and [his daughter] Anne Bruce were married.
Around 1687 William Bruce 1st Baronet (age 57) and Christian Leslie Marchioness Montrose (age 25) were married. The difference in their ages was 31 years. She the daughter of John Leslie 1st Duke Rothes and Anne Lindsay Duchess Rothes.
On 20th August 1700 [his sister-in-law] Margaret Leslie 8th Countess Rothes and Haddington died. Her son John (age 21) succeeded 9th Earl Haddington.
On 24th April 1707 [his step-son] James Graham 1st Duke Montrose (age 25) was created 1st Duke Montrose.
In 1710 [his wife] Christian Leslie Marchioness Montrose (age 48) died.
On 1st January 1710 William Bruce 1st Baronet (age 80) died. His son [his son] John (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Bruce of Balcaskie.
[his daughter] Anne Bruce was born to William Bruce 1st Baronet and Mary Halkett Lady Bruce.