Alexander Napier (1st Laird of Merchiston) explained

Alexander Napier, 1st Laird of Merchiston (died) was a Scottish landowner and politician who served as Provost of Edinburgh in 1437–1438.

He was the son of William Napier, Governor of Edinburgh Castle^{[1] [2]} (or of Alexander Napier, Provost of Edinburgh in 1403).

He acquired the estate of Merchiston from King James I in 1436.^[3]

Napier had two sons, Alexander and Robert.^[4] He died around 1454.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Napier . Alexander . Burgess of Edinburgh . Our Royal, Titled, Noble, and Commoner Ancestors . Marlyn Lewis . 20 January 2020.
2. Book: Douglas, William. The Peerage of Scotland. 6 May 2020.
3. Napier, Alexander. Henderson. T. F.. 40.
4. Web site: Clan Napier Society. Merchiston and its Napier Lairds. 6 May 2020.