Abt 1538 - 1608 (70 years)
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| Name |
Thomas (1st of Riccarton) Craig |
| Birth |
Abt 1538 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
26 Feb 1608 |
| Person ID |
I78803 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
2 Sep 2023 |
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| Notes |
- An expert on feudal law
- (Research):Extract from the life of a Sir Thomas Craig
That the feudalist was of this family there is no doubt but there exists strong evidence to prove that his biographer is incorrect as the name and condition of the alleged father sir Thomas appears to have been the eldest son not of Mr Robert Craig but to Mister William Craig of Craigfintray afterwards Craigston in the county of Aberdeen. He was the heir of the property and the representative of that ancient family. According to Baillie, Sir Thomas was born in the year 1548 but this is nearly impossible for it is certain that he was Justicedepute in the year 1564. If Baillie's date is correct, this would make him only 16 when he is called to the duties of this important office, which is not to be believed. It is much more probable that he was born in the year 1538
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