| Alexander Murray | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Culbin, Newton and Skelbo | |
| Noble family | Murray family |
| Spouse(s) | Eva |
| Issue | John Murdoch |
Sir Alexander Murray, Lord of Culbin and Newton, was a Scottish noble. He was the eldest son of Richard de Moravia (Richard Murray of Culbin) and Margery de Lascelles.
He is known to have married Eva, whose parentage is currently unknown. Eva remarried after Alexander's death to Alexander Comyn of Dunphail.
It is recorded that Alexander had two sons: John, and Murdoch.
Castle and lands
As heir to his father Richard, he inherited Skelbo Castle, Culbin and Newton. Further lands were inherited from his mother Marjorie and maternal uncle Duncan Lascelles. Alexander held Wester Beath in Fife.
Notes
- Skelbo had been granted to Richard by his brother Gilbert de Moravia in 1235.
References
- Easson, D. E.; MacDonald, Angus, eds. (1938). Publications of the Scottish History Society - Charters of the Abbey of Incholm. Vol. 32. Edinburgh: Printed by T. & A. Constable for the Scottish History Society. p. 146. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- "Alexander Murray, Knight (Son of Richard)". poms.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- "Son of Alexander Murray, Knight, Son of Richard (Familial Relationship)". poms.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- "Son of Alexander of Moray (Familial Relationship)". poms.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- Fraser, William (1892). The Sutherland Book. Vol. 3. Edinburgh. pp. 6-8. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - "The Genealogy of the Murrays of Culbin". kinnaird.net. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
