David Lindsay of Edzell, Lord Edzell facts for kids
Sir David Lindsay of Edzell (born around 1551, died 1610) was an important Scottish judge. He was also known as Lord Edzell.
Sir David's Early Life
David Lindsay was the oldest son of David Lindsay, 9th Earl of Crawford and Catherine Campbell. His mother had been married before, so he had five half-siblings. When his father passed away in 1558, David inherited the lands and estates of Edzell. However, the title of Earl of Crawford went to his cousin, David Lindsay, 10th Earl of Crawford.
David and his brother, Lord Menmuir, studied in Europe. They were looked after by James Lawson. David was very interested in making his farms better and finding valuable minerals on his land.
In 1594, his brother Lord Menmuir helped David hire a German mining expert named Bernard Fechtenburg. Fechtenburg believed that the rock samples from Edzell's lands looked very promising for mining.
David Lindsay was part of important events in Scotland. In 1578, he signed a document supporting the Earl of Mar. The Earl was looking after the young king, James VI of Scotland. David was also knighted in 1581 when Esmé Stuart was made the Duke of Lennox.
Becoming a Judge
On May 2, 1593, David Lindsay became a judge. He was given the title of Lord Edzell. His name first appeared as a member of the Scottish Privy Council on November 16, 1598. The Privy Council was a group of advisors to the king.
In 1602, a farmer named Jonet Patersone had a disagreement with Lord Edzell, who was her landlord. She complained to the Privy Council. The Council looked into the matter and decided in favor of David Lindsay. He then took her goods because she owed him money.
In 1605, there was an incident involving his son and another young nobleman in Edinburgh. Because of this, David Lindsay was held for a short time in Dumbarton Castle. Both young men had to pay money to a town guard member who was hurt during the incident.
Lord Edzell passed away on December 18, 1610.
Sir David's Family
David Lindsay had three sons and one daughter with his first wife, Lady Helen Lindsay. Their sons were Sir David of Edzell, John, and Alexander of Canterland. Their daughter, Margaret, married David Carnegie, 1st Earl of Southesk. David Lindsay did not have any children with his second wife, Isobel Forbes.
