History of the Carnegies Earls of Southesk and of Their Kindred.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fraser, William, author.

Series:

History of the Carnegies, Earls of Southesk, and of Their Kindred Series

History of the Carnegies, Earls of Southesk, and of Their Kindred Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Sources.

History.

Scotland--History.

Scotland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (359 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

History of the Carnegies, Earls of Southesk and of Their Kindred Volume 1

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2010.

Summary:

This book, authored by William Fraser, provides a comprehensive historical account of the Carnegie family, particularly the Earls of Southesk, and their lineage. It traces the genealogy and achievements of the Carnegies from the 13th century to the 19th century, detailing the roles they played in Scottish history and society. The work includes significant documentation such as charters, letters, armorial bearings, and portraits, along with descriptions of estates and family properties. The author's purpose is to preserve and compile the history of the Carnegie family, highlighting their contributions and legacy. Intended for historians, genealogists, and those interested in Scottish nobility, the book also addresses events such as the destruction and forfeiture of family papers and estates, providing insight into the challenges faced by aristocratic families during turbulent periods in history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

The Barony of Carnegie

The Barony of Kinnaird

The Castle of Kinnaird

The Parish of Kinnaird

The Barony and Castle of Farnell

The Earldom of Montrose, commonly called Old Montrose

The Great Moor or Forest of Monrommon

The Lordship, Castle and Church of Leuchars

The Lands of Colluthie in the Regality of St. Andrews

The Barony and Castle of Pittarrow

The Barony and Mansion House of Ethie

The Barony of Redcastle

The Barony of Boysack

Balnamoon and its Lairds

The Barony and Mansion of Lour

ARMORIAL BEARINGS OF CARNEGIE

BLAZON OF ARMS ON THE TITLE PAGE

INDEX PEDIGREES

HISTORY OF THE FAMILY OF CARNEGIE

Ancestors of the Carnegies (1210-1375)

I: John de Balinhard, c. 1210-1275

II: Chrstinus de Balinhard, c. 1275-1306

III: John de Balinhard, c. 1306-1340

IV: John de Balinhard, later de Carnegie, c. 1340-1375

The Carnegies of that Ilk (1340-1530)

V.1: John de Carnegie, 2nd of that Ilk, 1375-1430

VI: John de Carnegie, 3rd of that Ilk, c. 1430-1460

VII: [ ] Carnegie, 4th of that Ilk, c. 1460-1500

VIII: James Carnegie, 5th of that Ilk, c. 1500-1530

The Carnegies of Kinnaird (1375-1616)

V.2: Duthac de Carnegie, 1st of Kinnaird and Carcary, 1375-1411

VI: Walter de Carnegie, 2nd Laird of Kinnaird, 1411-1479

VII: John Carnegie, 3rd Laird of Kinnaird, 1479-1508

VIII: John Carnegie, 4th Laird of Kinnaird, 1508-1513

IX: Sir Robert Carnegie, 5th of Kinnaird, 1513-1565

X.1: Sir John Carnegie of Kinnaird, 1565-1595

X.2: Mr David Carnegie of Colluthie and Kinnaird, 1559-1598

The Lords of Carnegie and Earls of Southesk (1616-1715 [1867])

XI: Sir David Carnegie of Kinnaird, created Lord Carnegie and Earl of Southesk, 1598-1658

XII: James, 2nd Earl of Southesk, 1658-1669.

XIII: Robert, 3rd Earl of Southesk, 1669-1688

XIV: Charles, 4th Earl of Southesk, 1688-1699

XV: James, 5th Earl of Southesk, 1699-1730

XV*: Sir James Carnegie of Pittarrow and Southesk [but for the attainder, 6th Earl of Southesk], 1729-1765

XVI: Sir David, 4th Baronet [and but for the attainder 7th Earl of Southesk], 1765-1805

XVII: Sir James, 5th Baronet [and but for the attainder, 8th Earl of Southesk], 1805-1849

XVIII: Sir James, 6th Baronet [and but for the attainder 9th Earl of Southesk], 1849-[1867].

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ISBN:

9781441686435

1441686436

OCLC:

1470853154