Alexander Sutherland, 3rd of Duffus facts for kids
Alexander Sutherland, 3rd of Duffus (died 1482) was an important Scottish nobleman. He belonged to a branch of the powerful Clan Sutherland.
Laird of Duffus
Alexander was the son of Henry Sutherland of Torboll. His mother was Margaret Mureff or Moray. He took over the lands of Torboll from his father. He also inherited Duffus from his uncle, John Sutherland, 2nd of Duffus. His grandfather was Nicholas Sutherland, 1st of Duffus.
Around 1433, Alexander married Murial Chisholm. She was the daughter of John Chisholm of Of that Ilk. Through this marriage, Alexander gained new lands. These included Quarrelwood and Greschip, near Elgin, Moray. Because of this marriage, the Sutherland of Duffus family added a boar's head to their coat of arms. This symbol came from the Chisholm family's own coat of arms.
Alexander Sutherland became Laird of Duffus before March 13, 1433. He granted some land in Strathbrock or Broxburn to Robert Crichton. This area is in West Lothian. He also owned land called Ledbothy in Forfarshire. He sold this land in 1455.
In 1444, Alexander Sutherland visited his clan chief. This was John Sutherland, 7th Earl of Sutherland. The Earl was being held in Pontefract Castle in England. He was a hostage for the ransom of James I of Scotland. During his visit, Alexander got confirmation of his lands in Torboll. This meant his ownership was officially recognized.
Alexander Sutherland was known as Sir Alexander Sutherland of Duffus. He was alive in 1469 and 1478. He passed away in 1482.
Family and Descendants
Alexander Sutherland and Murial Chisholm had several children:
- William Sutherland (died 1474). He had a son named Alexander Sutherland. This Alexander died before 1478. William also had another son, William Sutherland, 4th of Duffus. This William first took over Quarrelwood. Later, he became the Laird of Duffus. He died before 1514. His son, William Sutherland, 5th of Duffus, died in 1529. Some records say he died in a conflict with the Clan Gunn in Thurso. Other records say this happened to the next William Sutherland, 6th of Duffus, in 1530.
- Angus Sutherland of Torboll. He married a woman named Christina. They had three sons: Nicholas, Donald, and Hugh Sutherland. Hugh died before 1525. He had married Agnes MacLeod and they had a daughter.
- Isabella Sutherland. She married Alexander Dunbar of Westfield.
- Dorothea Sutherland. She married Alexander Ross of Balnagown. He died at the Battle of Aldy Charrish in 1486.
See also
- Lord Duffus
