Alexander Murray | |
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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. [1]
He is known to have married Eva, whose parentage is currently unknown. Eva remarried after Alexander's death to Alexander Comyn of Dunphail. [2]
It is recorded that Alexander had two sons: John, [3] and Murdoch. [4]
As heir to his father Richard, he inherited Skelbo Castle, [lower-alpha 1] Culbin and Newton. Further lands were inherited from his mother Marjorie and maternal uncle Duncan Lascelles. [6] Alexander held Wester Beath in Fife.
Alexander Murray may refer to:
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