Sir William de Lindsay, Lord of Luffness, Ercildoune and Crawford

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Sir William de Lindsay, Lord of Luffness, Ercildoune and Crawford

Also Known As: "Sir William Lindsay"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death: circa 1200 (47-56)
Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Place of Burial: Lord Of Crawford
Immediate Family:

Son of Sir Walter de Lindsay and Unknown de Lindsay
Husband of Margery, wife of William Lindsay; Eleanor de Limesey and Marjory Galithly
Father of Sir Walter de Lindsay, of Lamberton; Sir William de Lindsay and Sir David de Lindsay, Lord of Luffness

Occupation: Baron of Luffness, Justiciar of Luffness, 1st Lord of Crawford, Chief of the Army, nephew to King David I
Managed by: Pam Wilson (on hiatus)
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About Sir William de Lindsay, Lord of Luffness, Ercildoune and Crawford

Please note: Marriage to Marjorie of Huntingdon is commonly cited but unproven. Marriage or liaison to Marjory Galithly is unproven and not commonly cited.

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WILLIAM de Lindsay, son of WALTER de Lindsay & his wife --- (-after [1200]). His parentage is confirmed by the undated charter under which his father Walter de Lindsay donated the church of Earlston to Kelso abbey, for the soul of his uncle Walter, and "concedente Willelmo filio meo"[878]. ["W. de Lindeseia" donated "Fauope iuxta Led" to Melrose abbey by undated charter, witnessed by "…Swano filio Th--- Arosine de Lindeseia……"[879]. This charter is included in the cartulary with charters dated to the reign of King Malcolm IV, although there appears to be little information in the document which helps its dating. Balfour Paul dates the charter to "before 1179"[880]. If this is correct, "W. de Lindeseia" could either be William or his father Walter.]

"…Will de Lyndesay…" is named as one of the hostages given to Henry II King of England in return for the liberation of William King of Scotland in 1174[881].

"…Willo de Lindesei, Walto de Lindesei…" witnessed the undated charter under which Malcolm IV King of Scotland confirmed the donation of "ecclesie de Foregrund" to St Andrew’s priory[882]. The reversed order of the names in this charter, compared with "Walt de Lindeseia, Willo fratre eius" in the charter of Glasgow quoted above, suggests that the two witnesses were not the same as the brothers Walter and William who are named above.

The 1187/88 Pipe Roll records "William de Lindeseia owes 40 marks for having the right in the K’s court against Henry the clerk of Appelby, the Countess of Albemarle, and Nicholas de Stuteville in Uckemanebi and Blendherseta, and Wuering, and Leventona, and Laweswater, and Bekyrmet and Stapelthein" in Cumberland[883].

"Willelmus de Lyndessay" donated "terre mee de Cruford" to Newbattle priory by undated charter, witnessed by "David comite frater regis, David herede meo, Waltero de Lyndd"[884].

"…Willelmo de Lindesey…Dauid de Lindeseie…" subscribed the undated charter under which "Comes David frater regis Scottorum" founded Lindores Abbey[885].

"…Willo de Lindes…Walt de Berk, Rob de Berk, Henrico de Graham" witnessed the undated charter under which William King of Scotland confirmed a donation to Melrose abbey by "Alanus filius Walteri dapifer eisdem monarch"[886].

Alexander II King of Scotland confirmed donations to St Andrew’s priory, including the donation of "ecclesiam de Dul" by "Malcolmi comitis de Hathoil et ex confirmacione Henrici filii sui", by undated charter, probably dated to the start of his reign, witnessed by "…Willi de Lindesey…"[887].

"Robertus de Lundoniis filius regis Scottorum" donated "toftum in burgo meo de Inuerkaithin" to Lindores Abbey by undated charter, dated to before 1219, witnessed by "Comite David fratre regis Scotorum, comite Patricio, William de Lindesei, Willelmo de Haya…"[888].

"Domino David de Lindsay tunc justiciario Landonie, domino Willielmo de Lyndsay…" witnessed the undated charter under which "Maldovenus comes de Levenax" granted land "in Levenax…Buthernockis et…Kyncaith" to "Wilielmo filio Arthuri filii Galbrait"[889].

"Willelmus de Lyndesay" donated land "in Ercildon" to Dryburgh monastery, with the consent of "Waltero filio meo", by undated charter[890].

m firstly ---. The name of William’s first wife is not known.

m secondly ELEANOR de Limesey, daughter of GERARD de Limesey & his wife Amice de Bidun (-before 1223). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by a document dated [29 Oct] 1223 which records a claim against "Hugh de Hoddingesele and Basilia his wife...along with David de Lindesi” relating to charters of “Alan de Lymesia and Gerard his son father of said Basilia and grandfather of said David”[891].

William & his first wife had one child:

1. WALTER de Lindsay (-[1221]). "Willelmus de Lyndesay" donated land "in Ercildon" to Dryburgh monastery, with the consent of "Waltero filio meo", by undated charter[892]. Balfour Paul states that Walter de Lindsay was Lord of Lamberton before [1200] when he had a licence from the prior of Coldingham to have a private chapel in his castle there[893]. "…Com. Patricio, Will Cumin, Waltero de Lindes, Rog fil Henr……" witnessed the undated charter under which "David marescall dñi regis Scott" donated "piscarias meas de Thveda" to Melrose abbey[894]. The names of the witnesses suggest that the document should be dated to the late 12th century. "…Waltero de Lindesay…" subscribed the charter dated 7 Dec 1221 under which Alexander II King of Scotland donated "terram de Burgyn" to Kinloss[895]. m ---. The name of Walter’s wife is not known. She married secondly (1222, Papal dispensation) P--- de Valognes, son of ---. The Chronicle of Melrose records that in 1222 "P. de Valoniis, with the consent of…the king" married "the widow of Walter de Lindsay, but against her own will, because they were connected in the third or fourth degree of relationship or affinity" after which "P" obtained a dispensation from the Pope in Rome[896]. Walter & his wife had one child:

a) WILLIAM de Lindsay (-1247). Balfour Paul states that William de Lindsay Lord of Lamberton, son of Walter de Lindsay, witnessed a charter of King Alexander II[897].

William & his second wife had two children:

2. DAVID de Lindsay (-after 12 Nov 1246). "Willelmus de Lyndessay" donated "terre mee de Cruford" to Newbattle priory by undated charter, witnessed by "David comite frater regis, David herede meo, Waltero de Lyndd"[898]. His parentage is confirmed by the undated charter under which his son "Gerard de Lyndd filius DD de Lyndd" confirmed donations made to Newbattle priory by "Willelmus de Lyndd avus meus…Dauid de Lyndd fratris mei"[899]. Balfour Paul states that David was older son of William & his second wife[900]. "David de Lyndd fili David de Lyndd" confirmed the donation of "terre mee in territorio de Crauford" made by "patre meo" to Newbattle priory, for the health of King Alexander, by undated charter[901].

3. WILLIAM de Lindsay (-after 25 Aug 1236). Balfour Paul states that William was younger son of William & his second wife, but he cites no corresponding primary source, although the chronology appears favourable[902]. Seneschal to the Steward of Scotland. "…Wilelmo de Lyndesay…" witnessed the charter dated 25 Aug 1236 under which Alexander II King of Scotland donated "tribus ecclesie de Karryc" to Paisley monastery[903].

Sources:

  • [878] Balfour Paul The Scots Peerage, Vol. III, Lindsay, Earl of Crawford, p. 2, citing Raine North Durham, Appendix X, p. 69 (not yet consulted).
  • [879] Melrose Liber, Tome I, 12, p. 11.
  • [880] Balfour Paul The Scots Peerage, Vol. III, Lindsay, Earl of Crawford,p. 2.
  • [881] Palgrave (1837), Vol. I, 19, p. 64.
  • [882] St Andrew’s Priory, p. 197.
  • [883] Calendar of Documents Scotland (Bain), Vol. I, 194, p. 28.
  • [884] Newbattle, 135, p. 102.
  • [885] Lindores, II, p. 2.
  • [886] Melrose Liber, Tome I, 98, p. 85.
  • [887] St Andrew’s Priory, p. 232.
  • [888] Lindores, LXXXV, p. 91.
  • [889] Lennox Cartularium, p. 30.
  • [890] Dryburgh, 117, p. 83.
  • [891] Calendar of Documents Scotland (Bain), Vol. I, 860, p. 152.
  • [892] Dryburgh, 117, p. 83.
  • [893] Balfour Paul The Scots Peerage, Vol. III, Lindsay, Earl of Crawford, p. 3, citing Raine North Durham, Appendix, no. 649 (not yet consulted).
  • [894] Melrose Liber, Tome I, 21, p. 16.
  • [895] Kinloss, p. 112.
  • [896] Chronicle of Melrose, 1222, p. 58.
  • [897] Balfour Paul The Scots Peerage, Vol. III, Lindsay, Earl of Crawford,p. 3, citing Raine North Durham, Appendix, no. 59-73 (not yet consulted).
  • [898] Newbattle, 135, p. 102.
  • [899] Newbattle, 143, p. 108.
  • [900] Balfour Paul The Scots Peerage, Vol. III, Lindsay, Earl of Crawford, p. 6.
  • [901] Newbattle, 138, p. 104.
  • [902] Balfour Paul The Scots Peerage, Vol. III, Lindsay, Earl of Crawford, p. 7.
  • [903] Paisley Monastery, p. 427.


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Sir William de Lindesay1

M, #231152, d. circa 1200

Last Edited=21 May 2007

    Sir William de Lindesay was the son of Walter de Lindesay.2 He married Aleanora (?), daughter of Gerard, Lord of Limesay and Amicia de Bidun, circa 1174.2 He died circa 1200.1

He was heir of Randolph de Lindesay, feudal lord of Northumbria.2 In 1164 he sat in Parliament [Scotland].2 In 1174 he was a hostage for King William.2 He held the office of Justiciar [Scotland] after 1174.2 He was feudal Lord of Crawford, but styled Baron of Luffness in Parliament.2
Children of Sir William de Lindesay and Aleanora (?)

Sir David de Lindsay, Lord of Luffness+ d. c 12142

William de Lindsay+ 1

Sir Walter de Lindsay, Lord of Lamberton+ d. 12212

Citations

[S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 951. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

[S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 950.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hwbradley/aqwg1513.htm#54334

Sir William de LINDSAY Knight [Parents] 1, 2 was born 1147 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He died 1200 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. William married Alianor de LIMESI on 1181 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Other marriages:

, Margery

Alianor de LIMESI [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born 1165 in Cavendish, Suffolk, England. She married Sir William de LINDSAY Knight on 1181 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

They had the following children:

  M i Sir David de LINDSAY Knight was born 1182 and died 1214. 

M ii Sir William de LINDSAY Knight was born 1184 and died 1237.

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Sir William de Lindsay, Lord of Luffness, Ercildoune and Crawford's Timeline

1148
1148
Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1160
1160
Age 12
Crawford,Lanarkshire,Scotland
1172
1172
Lamberton, Mordington, Berwickshire, Scotland
1178
1178
Scotland
1180
1180
Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1200
1200
Age 52
Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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