YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford 1443 – 1558 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1443

Birth Location: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 10 September 1558

Death Location: Invermark Castle, Angusshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Crawford

Mother: Elizabeth Hay

Spouse(s): Isobel Crawford, Jeanette Sinclair, Jean Sinclair, Katherine Campbell

Children(s): Sir Crawford, Sir Crawford, Lady Duart

Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II was born in 1443 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of Sir David Lindsay of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford and Elizabeth "Mariana" Hay. Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II married Isobel Campbell, Countess of Crawford, Jeanette Sinclair, Jean Janet Sinclair, Katherine Countess Crawdford Campbell, and had children including Sir David Lindsay, of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford, Sir David Lindsay, of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford, Lady Margaret Campbell, Baroness of Duart. Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II passed away in 1558 in Invermark Castle, Angusshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Alexander Crawford
AC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II was born in 1443 in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of Sir David Lindsay of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford and Elizabeth "Mariana" Hay.
  • Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II married Isobel Campbell, Countess of Crawford, Jeanette Sinclair, Jean Janet Sinclair, Katherine Countess Crawdford Campbell, and had children including Sir David Lindsay, of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford, Sir David Lindsay, of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford, Lady Margaret Campbell, Baroness of Duart.
  • Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II passed away in 1558 in Invermark Castle, Angusshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Crawford's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Crawford
1443 – 1558
Birth Place: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Sir David Lindsay of Moonzie, 8th Earl of Crawford
1471 – 1542
Moonzie, Fife, Scotland (or Nov 1500)
Elizabeth ("Mariana") Hay
1481 – 1511
Moonzie, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Lindsay
1483 – 1513
Great-Grandparents
John Lindsay
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Crawford's Descendants

1.
AC
Alexander (Lindsay, 7th Earl of) Crawford (1443 – 10 September 1558) m. Isobel (Campbell, Countess of) Crawford (1455 – 1516) m. Jeanette Sinclair (1490 – Feb 1559) m. Jean (Janet) Sinclair (April 1495 – Feb 1559) m. Katherine (Countess Crawdford) Campbell (1520 – 1 October 1578)
  1. 1. Sir (David Lindsay, of Moonzie, 8th Earl of) Crawford (1471 – 27 Nov 1542) m. Lady (Isobel) Lundy (1495 – 2 Feb 1550) m. Elizabeth Hay m. Mariana Hay (1475 – 1511)
    1. 1. Alexander (the "Wicked Master") Lindsay (1508 – 1542)
    2. 2. James Lindsay (1504 – )
    3. 3. David (Lindsay, Parson of) Lethnot (1505 – )
    4. 4. Eufemia Lindsay (1511 – )
  2. 2. Lady (Margaret Campbell, Baroness of) Duart (11 Dec 1548 – 1637) m. Sir (James John Wallace, 14th of) Craigie (1553 – 7 Feb 1610)
    1. 1. Robert (Burnside) Wallace (1580 – Aft. 1641)
    2. 2. John Wallace (8 July 1581 – 1 April 1640)
    3. 3. William Wallace (24 May 1720 – 10 Dec 1816) m. Agnes Shaw (1730 – 15 August 1822) m. Mary Wilson (1720 – 1813)
      1. 1. Robert Wallace (1760 – 1810)
      2. 2. Isabella Wallace (1760 – )
      3. 3. Nancy (Mary) Wallace (Abt. 1761 – 17 APR 1867)
      4. 4. William Wallace (1764 – 1785)
      5. 5. John Wallace (12 May 1766 – 1 October 1843)
      6. 6. Hugh Wallace (1770 – 1 May 1826)
      7. 7. David (James) WALLACE (10 May 1771 – 10 December 1843)
      8. 8. Agnes ("Nancy") Wallace (1775 – 17 April 1847)
      9. 9. Rev. (William Alexander) Wallace (1775 – 21 Jan 1859)
      10. 10. Elizabeth Wallace (1775 – 1830)
      11. 11. Mary Wallace (1775 – 13 May 1830)
      12. 12. James Wallace (1775 – 16 Aug 1821)
      13. 13. Margaret (Ann) Wallace (about 1775 – 13 May 1830)
      14. 14. Samuel Wallace (1780 – 05 OCT 1848)
      15. 15. James Wallis\Wallace (26 Aug 1748 – Abt. Feb 1846) m. Catherine (Jane) Campbell (Abt. 1755 – Bef. 1820)
        1. 1. Annanias Wallace (1778 – 1855)
        2. 2. William Wallace (31 August 1787 – 22 August 1838) m. Anna Morrow (25 Mar 1783 – 1853) m. Catherine McKane (ABT 1791 – )
      16. 16. Jane Wallace
    4. 4. Anne Glencairn
    5. 5. Jane Cunyngham

Alexander Crawford's Timeline

2 Records

1443
1443
Birth of Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II in Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1558
10 September 1558
Age 115
Death of Alexander Lindsay, 7th Earl of Crawford II in Invermark Castle, Angusshire, Scotland
Invermark Castle, Angusshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1443
    Event Place: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Carestoun, Kinross-shire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Perth, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Perth: - Guildry Book, 1452-1601

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 September 1558
    Event Place: Invermark Castle, Angusshire, Scotland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE