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In 1398 David Lindsay 1st Earl Crawford [aged 38] was created 1st Earl Crawford by King Robert II of Scotland (his wife's father) who also gave him Crawford Castle, Crawford. Elizabeth Stewart Countess Crawford [aged 36] by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1407 David Lindsay 1st Earl Crawford [aged 47] died in Finavon Castle, Milton of Finavon, Forfar. His son Alexander succeeded 2nd Earl Crawford.
In 1439 Alexander Lindsay 2nd Earl Crawford died. His son David [aged 34] succeeded 3rd Earl Crawford.
On 24th January 1445 the Battle of Arbroath was fought between Clan Lindsay and Clans Ogilvy, Gordon, Oliphant, Seton and Forbes. David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford [aged 40] was killed when attempting to prevent the battle by riding between the two armies in an attempt to call a truce. Unfortunately a member of the Clan Ogilvy, thinking the Earl was attacked threw his spear at the Earl, hitting him in the mouth, killing him instantly. Clan Lindsay victorious. His son Alexander [aged 22] succeeded 4th Earl Crawford. Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford [aged 20] by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1453 Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford [aged 30] died. His son David [aged 13] succeeded 5th Earl Crawford.
In 1459 David Lindsay 1st Duke Montrose [aged 19] and Elizabeth Hamilton Duchess Montrose [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Countess Crawford. She the daughter of James Hamilton 1st Lord Hamilton [aged 44] and Euphemia Graham Lady Hamilton [aged 51]. He the son of Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford and Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford [aged 34]. They were half third cousin once removed.
On 25th December 1495 David Lindsay 1st Duke Montrose [aged 55] died. Duke Montrose had been granted for life only and was, therefore, extinct. His son John succeeded 6th Earl Crawford.
In 1513 John Lindsay 6th Earl Crawford [aged 18] died. His uncle Alexander [aged 72] succeeded 7th Earl Crawford.
In 1517 Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford [aged 76] died. His son David succeeded 8th Earl Crawford.
In 1526 David Lindsay 8th Earl Crawford and Isobel Lundie Countess Crawford and Rothes [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Countess Crawford. He the son of Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford.
On 27th November 1542 David Lindsay 8th Earl Crawford died. His second cousin once removed David [aged 39] succeeded 9th Earl Crawford.
On 10th September 1558 David Lindsay 9th Earl Crawford [aged 55] died. He had disinherited his own sons. His third cousin once removed David [aged 31] succeeded 10th Earl Crawford.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1652 John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford [aged 40] succeeded 17th Earl Crawford. Margaret Hamilton Countess Lindsay and Crawford [aged 40] by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1678 John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford [aged 66] died. His son William [aged 33] succeeded 18th Earl Crawford, 2nd Earl Lindsay.
On 6th March 1698 William Lindsay 18th Earl Crawford 2nd Earl Lindsay [aged 53] died. His son John succeeded 19th Earl Crawford, 3rd Earl Lindsay.
In December 1713 John Lindsay 19th Earl of Crawford, 3rd Earl of Lindsay died. His son John [aged 11] succeeded 20th Earl Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay.
On 25th December 1749 John Lindsay 20th Earl of Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay [aged 47] died. His second cousin once removed George [aged 26] succeeded 21st Earl Crawford, 5th Earl Lindsay.
In 1781 George Lindsay Crawford 21st Earl Crawford 5th Earl Lindsay [aged 58] died. His son George [aged 22] succeeded 22nd Earl Crawford, 6th Earl Lindsay.
On 30th January 1808 George Lindsay-Crawford 22nd Earl of Crawford 6th Earl of Lindsay [aged 49] died unmarried. Earl Crawford, Earl Lindsay dormant.
In 1843 James Lindsay 7th Earl Balcarres 24th Earl of Crawford [aged 59] abeyance terminated 24th Earl Crawford. Maria Pennington Countess Balcarres and Crawford [aged 59] by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1848 Alexander Lindsay 6th Earl Balcarres 23rd Earl Crawford was posthumously restored 23rd Earl Crawford.
On 13th December 1880 Alexander Lindsay 8th Earl Balcarres 25th Earl of Crawford [aged 68] died. His son James [aged 33] succeeded 26th Earl Crawford, 9th Earl Balcarres.
On 25th January 1900 David Lindsay 27th Earl of Crawford 10th Earl Balcarres [aged 28] and Constance Lilian Pelly Countess Crawford and Balcarres were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. She by marriage Countess Crawford and Countess Balcarres. He the son of James Ludovic Lindsay 26th Earl of Crawford 9th Earl of Balcarrie [aged 52].
On 31st January 1913 James Ludovic Lindsay 26th Earl of Crawford 9th Earl of Balcarrie [aged 65] died. His son David [aged 41] succeeded 27th Earl Crawford, 10th Earl Balcarres.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 8th March 1940 David Lindsay 27th Earl of Crawford 10th Earl Balcarres [aged 68] died. His son David [aged 39] succeeded 28th Earl Crawford, 11th Earl Balcarres. Mary Katherine Cavendish Countess of Crawford and Balcarres by marriage Countess Crawford, Countess Balcarres.
On 13th December 1975 David Lindsay 28th Earl of Crawford 11th Earl Balcarres [aged 75] died. His son Robert [aged 48] succeeded 29th Earl Crawford, 12th Earl Balcarres.