Euphemia Stewart, Countess of Strathearn facts for kids

Euphemia Stewart was an important Scottish noblewoman from long ago. She was known as the Countess of Strathearn. Euphemia inherited her father's important titles after he passed away around 1386. She became the Countess of Strathearn and Caithness in her own right.

Becoming a Countess

Euphemia was born in Scotland, but we don't know the exact year. Her father was David Stewart, who was the Earl of Strathearn and Caithness. Her mother was the sister of David Lindsay, the first Earl of Crawford. We don't know her mother's first name.

Her Family and Titles

Since Euphemia was her parents' only child, she was set to inherit all her father's important titles. When her father died around March 1386, she officially became the Countess of Strathearn and Caithness. This meant she held these titles by her own right, not just through marriage.

Giving Up a Title

Even though she was the Countess of Caithness, Euphemia decided to give up that title. She passed it on to her uncle, Walter Stewart, who was the Earl of Atholl. This happened sometime before the year 1402.

Her Marriages and Children

Euphemia Stewart married three times during her life. These marriages were important for her family and for passing on her noble titles.

First Marriage to Patrick Graham

Euphemia's first husband was Patrick Graham. He was the son of Sir Patrick Graham of Dundaff. Together, Euphemia and Patrick had three children:

• Malise, who later became the Earl of Menteith.
• Euphemia, who married Archibald Douglas, the 5th Earl of Douglas. After he died, she married James Hamilton of Cadzow, who later became the first Lord Hamilton.
• Elizabeth (sometimes called Anna), who married her cousin, Sir John Lyon, the first Master of Glamis.

Patrick Graham was sometimes called the Earl of Strathearn because of his marriage to Euphemia. Sadly, he lost his life on August 10, 1413. This happened near a place called Crieff. He was in a fight with Sir John Drummond of Concraig, who was a local official. The fight happened because Patrick was unhappy with Sir John's work.

Later Marriages

Euphemia lived on after Patrick's death. She received special permission from the church to marry again. On May 4, 1414, she married Robert Stewart of Fife. He was the oldest son of Murdoch Stewart, the Duke of Albany.

Later, on September 5, 1415, Euphemia married Robert's brother, Walter. The last time we hear about Euphemia in old records is in 1434. She was still alive then, but no documents mention her after that year.