Alexander Murray (knight) explained

Alexander Murray
Lord of Culbin, Newton and Skelbo
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Spouse:Eva
Issue:JohnMurdoch
Noble Family:Murray family

Sir Alexander Murray, Lord of Culbin and Newton, was a Scottish noble. He was the eldest son of Richard de Moravia (Richard Murray of Culbin) and Margery de Lascelles.[1]

He is known to have married Eva, whose parentage is currently unknown. Eva remarried after Alexander's death to Alexander Comyn of Dunphail.[2]

It is recorded that Alexander had two sons: John,[3] and Murdoch.[4]

Castle and lands

As heir to his father Richard, he inherited Skelbo Castle, Culbin and Newton. Further lands were inherited from his mother Marjorie and maternal uncle Duncan Lascelles.[5] Alexander held Wester Beath in Fife.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Easson . D. E. . MacDonald . Angus . 1938 . Publications of the Scottish History Society - Charters of the Abbey of Incholm . 32 . Edinburgh . . 146 . April 11, 2021.
  2. Web site: Alexander Murray, Knight (Son of Richard) . poms.ac.uk . April 11, 2011.
  3. Web site: Son of Alexander Murray, Knight, Son of Richard (Familial Relationship) . poms.ac.uk . April 11, 2011.
  4. Web site: Son of Alexander of Moray (Familial Relationship) . poms.ac.uk . April 11, 2011.
  5. Web site: The Genealogy of the Murrays of Culbin . kinnaird.net . April 13, 2021.