John Lyon, 8th Lord Glamis

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Biographical Summary

"John, eighth Lord Glamis was born about 1544...

...He was nominated by the Regent Lennox an Extraordinary Lord of Session 30 September 1570, resigning that post on 8 October 1573, when he received a commission from James VI with consent of the Earl of Morton as Regent, appointing him Chancellor of the Kingdom and Keeper of the Great Seal during his life...

...He married, 11 April 1561, Elizabeth, daughter of William, fifth Lord Abernethy of Saltoun, widow of William Meldrum of Fyvie."

SOURCE: The Scots peerage, Vol. VIII, page 288-291

Other References

• An Historical Account of the Senators of the College of Justice: From Its Institution in MDXXXII; by George Brunton, David Haig; 1832; Page 147

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Sir John V Lyon, Baron, b. 1544, of, Glamis, Angus, Scotland d. 17 Mar 1577-1578 (Age 34 years)