David Lindsay, 9th Earl of Crawford facts for kids
David Lindsay, the 9th Earl of Crawford, was an important Scottish nobleman who lived a long time ago. He was a "peer," which means he held a high rank in society, similar to a lord. He also served as a Member of Parliament, helping to make decisions for Scotland.
Who Was David Lindsay?
David Lindsay was first known as David Lindsay of Edzell. He became the Earl of Crawford after the 8th Earl chose him to inherit the title. This was a very important position!
He married his second wife, Katherine Campbell, before November 1550. They had seven children together. After David passed away on September 10, 1558, the earldom went to the 8th Earl's grandson, David Lindsay, 10th Earl of Crawford.
His Family Life
David Lindsay had two marriages during his life.
He first married Janet Gray. She was the daughter of Patrick Gray, Master of Gray, and Annabella Forbes. They were married before June 12, 1535.
His second marriage was in 1550 to Katherine Campbell. Katherine was the daughter of Sir John Campbell, 1st of Cawdor. She had been a lady-in-waiting to Mary of Guise, who was the Queen Regent of Scotland. Katherine had also been married before to James Ogilvy.
David and Katherine had several children together. These included:
- John Lindsay of Balcarres, Lord Menmuir
- Sir David Lindsay of Edzell
- Walter Lindsay of Balgavie
- Elizabeth Lindsay (who passed away in 1585). She married Patrick Drummond, the 3rd Lord Drummond.
- Margaret Lindsay. She married John Stewart, the 6th Lord Innermeath. He later became the Earl of Atholl in 1596.
What Happened to His Wife?
Katherine Campbell, David's second wife, passed away at Brechin Castle in October 1578.
Her will, which is like a list of what she wanted to leave to people, mentioned some interesting items. She had a silver bowl that was bought for her in Paris. This was when she was a companion to Mary of Guise.
Katherine left a special bed to Sir David Lindsay of Edzell. It was a green bed embroidered with black velvet and white silk. To Lord Ogilvy, she left a bed made of cloth of gold with colorful curtains.
She also left a black velvet dress, decorated with ermine fur, and a purple skirt to her daughter Margaret. Katherine also made sure her grandchildren were looked after.
Her daughter, Elizabeth Lindsay, Lady Drummond, received gold bracelets with white enamel and a black velvet dress. Katherine also mentioned a young woman named Margaret Forbes. She hoped Margaret would be raised by her sister, Janet Campbell, Lady Lovat.
