Fraser of Strichen facts for kids
The Frasers of Strichen are an important part of the Clan Fraser of Lovat, a famous Scottish Highland clan. This family branch became the main leaders, or "chiefs," of the clan in the 1800s.
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Becoming Clan Chiefs
For a long time, the Clan Fraser of Lovat had a main leader, known as the clan chief. In 1815, a man named Archibald Campbell Fraser of Lovat passed away. He was the third son of the 11th Lord Lovat. Since he didn't have any children, the leadership of the clan needed to go to someone else.
The role of clan chief then went to Thomas Alexander Fraser of Strichen. He was related to the 7th Lord Lovat, making him a direct descendant of the clan's earlier leaders.
The Title of Lord Lovat
In 1854, the special title of "Lord Lovat" was given back to Thomas Alexander Fraser. This meant he became the 12th Lord Lovat. This important title also gave him and his future family members a seat in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is a part of the United Kingdom's Parliament.
However, in 1999, a new law called the House of Lords Act 1999 changed things. It ended the right for most people who inherited their titles to automatically sit in the House of Lords.
The Current Clan Chief
Today, the chief of the Clan Fraser of Lovat is Simon Fraser, 16th Lord Lovat. He is a direct descendant of Thomas Alexander Fraser of Strichen. This means the Frasers of Strichen continue to lead the clan.
Important Lairds of Strichen
A "Laird" is a Scottish term for a landowner. Here are some of the important Lairds from the Fraser of Strichen family:
- Thomas Fraser of Knockie and 1st of Strichen, who passed away on October 2, 1612. He was the second son of Alexander Fraser, 4th Lord Lovat.
- Thomas Fraser, 2nd of Strichen.
- Thomas Fraser, 3rd of Strichen, who took over from his father in 1645.
- Thomas Fraser, 4th of Strichen, who passed away on February 26, 1685.
- Alexander Fraser, 5th of Strichen, who passed away on November 3, 1699.
- James Fraser, 6th of Strichen, who never married. His brother took over after him.
- Alexander Fraser, 7th of Strichen, who passed away on February 15, 1775.
- Alexander Fraser, 8th of Strichen, who passed away on December 17, 1794.
- Alexander Fraser, 9th of Strichen, who passed away on October 28, 1803.
- Thomas Fraser, 12th Lord Lovat and 10th of Strichen.
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