George Lindsay-Crawford, 22nd Earl of Crawford facts for kids
George Lindsay-Crawford (born 1758, died 1808) was an important Scottish noble and a soldier. He held the title of the 22nd Earl of Crawford. He was also a high-ranking officer in the British Army, reaching the rank of Major General. He served as the Lord Lieutenant of Fife, a special representative of the King or Queen in a county.
George Lindsay-Crawford was born on January 31, 1758, in a place called Bourtree Hill in Ayrshire, Scotland. His parents were George Lindsay-Crawford, 21st Earl of Crawford and Jean Hamilton.
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Early Life and Learning
George Lindsay-Crawford went to school at Eton College in England. He started his education there in 1765. Eton College is a very old and famous school.
Important Roles and Titles
When his father passed away on August 11, 1781, George took on several important titles. He became the 22nd Earl of Crawford, the 6th Earl of Lindsay, and the 6th Lord Parbroath. These were all titles of a Scottish noble, known as a peer.
He also served as the Lord Lieutenant of Fife for several years. He held this important job from 1794 to March 1807. He then held it again from May 20, 1807, until June 30, 1808.
His Time in the Army
George Lindsay-Crawford had a long career in the military. He served in both the infantry (soldiers who fight on foot) and the cavalry (soldiers who fight on horseback).
- He became a commissioned officer in the British Army in 1776. This meant he was given an official rank and command.
- From 1782 to 1783, he was a Colonel of the 2nd Battalion of the 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser's Highlanders.
- He was also a Colonel of the 63rd (The West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot from 1789 to 1808.
- Between 1798 and 1803, he led the Fife Light Horse as their Colonel.
- In 1805, he earned the high rank of Major-General.
He played a big part in creating a cavalry regiment in Fife during 1793 and 1794. His letters about this are kept in the British National Archives.
His Later Years and Legacy
George Lindsay-Crawford passed away on January 30, 1808, just one day before his 50th birthday. He died at Rosel in Ayrshire, Scotland. He was never married.
He was buried at Crawford Lodge in Fife, Scotland.
When he died, he did not leave a will, which is called dying intestate. His belongings were managed in June 1811.
Because he had no children, the direct male line of the 17th Earl of Crawford ended with him. His titles then passed to the male heirs of the 9th Earl of Crawford. This happened because of a special re-grant from 1642.
