DOCSLIB.ORG

The Earls of Middleton, Lords of Clermont and of Fettercairn, and The

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Earls of Middleton, Lords of Clermont and of Fettercairn, and The - 1 & •V.4'' National Library of Scotland *B000316163* ''<:£; - • * ,«".' 1 ^m. ' I i't'**t\ I : Ia THE EARLS OE MIDDLETON. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from National Library of Scotland http://www.archive.org/details/earlsofmiddletonOObisc THE EARLS OF MIDDLETON, LORDS OF CLERMONT AND OF FETTERCALRN, AND THE MIDDLETON FAMILY. BY A. C. BISCOE Henry S. King & Co., London. 1876. {All rights reserved.") — 1 CONTENTS. PAGE Early History of the Middleton Family i JOHN MIDDLETON, FIRST EARL OF MIDDLETON. CHAPTER I. C haracte/-— Enters the army—Commands the horse at the bridge of Dee— Marries—Enters the service of the Parliament of England—Lieutenant-general under Sir William Waller Resigns his commission in consequence of the Self-denying Ordinance—Robert Middleton murdered by Montrose's soldiers —John Middleton appointed second in command against Montrosq—He and Leslie defeat Montrose at Philiphaugh—The Estates vote Middleton twenty-five thousand marks for his services—Commands the troops left in Scotland—His proceed- ings against Montrose—The latter ordered by the king to disband his forces ; hesitates, but finally holds a conference with Middle- ton, and agrees to quit the country—Middleton witness at his nephew's baptism—Appointed Commissioner of Estates belong- ing to Cavaliers—Proceedings against Huntly, who is at length captured by a division of his troops ... ... ... ... 1 *3 — vi Conte7its. CHAPTER II. PAGE The Scotch disapprove of the conduct of the English Parlia- ment towards the king—Division into three parties—The Duke of Hamilton raises forces for the defence of the king Middleton appointed his lieutenant-general—Defeats some insurgents—Accompanies Hamilton to England—Made prisoner after the battle of Preston—Obtains permission to go to Berwick to see his wife—Sent for to London, but escapes on the way, and returns to Scotland—Makes insurrection in favour of the young king—Defeated by Leslie—The Covenanters resolve to acknowledge Charles II. as their king—His arrival in Scotland and their mortifying conduct towards him—Charles attempts to escape, and Middleton and others prepare to rise—The Royalists enter into a mutual agreement to defend the king, religion, and their country—Charles persuaded to command them to lay down their arms—Middleton appointed major-general of horse —Makes the principal defence at the battle of Worcester, but is made prisoner, and sent to the Tower—Cromwell wishes to get him tried for his life ; but he contrives to escape, and joins Charles II. in Paris ... ... ... ... ... ... 3S CHAPTER III. The Royalists in Scotland entreat the king to send Middleton with a force to their aid in the Highlands—Middleton endeavours to raise troops in Holland, and has good hopes of succeeding, should the proposed peace with England come to nothing Peace is, however, proclaimed, and he raises but a small force Lands in Scotland—Quarrels amongst the Royalists—Goes over a second time to Holland—Has some small successes—General Monk sets out for Scotland, and Middleton's troops grow dis- contented — Sore pressed by Monk — Attacked unexpectedly at Loughghary, and his army routed—Has some hopes of re- commencing the campaign afresh, but is obliged to relinquish them and return to France—His letter from Dantzic—The king confers on him the title of earl, which with the title of Lord of Clermont and of Fettercairn are confirmed to him after the Restoration by letters patent—Copy of the patent, with trans- lation ... ... ... ... ... .. ... 57 ——- Contents. vii CHAPTER IV. l'AGE Middleton appointed High Commissioner to the Scotch Parlia- ment—His state entry into the kingdom and regal reception— Opens Parliament—His abuse of power and intemperate habits —Annuls all Acts of Parliament passed since 1633—Proceed- ings against, and execution of, Argyle and others—Establishes Episcopacy in Scotland—The Act of Fines—Marriages of his daughters—Act of Balloting—Lome impeached for leasing making—Lauderdale obtains his pardon from the king, and draws up an accusation against Middleton—The Scotch people displeased by Middleton's violent conduct towards the Presby- terians—Summoned to London to defend himself—Powerful friends intercede for him—Completes his own ruin by an act of rash folly—The king deprives him of all his offices—Returns to England, and receives a command at Rochester— Deaths of his elder daughter and wife—Appointed Governor of Tangiers Marries a second time—Tries to obtain ^1500 in advance of his pay—Goes to Tangiers, and dies there in 1673, from the effects of a fall down a staircase—Lady Middleton's epitaph- Monument erected by the Earl of Middleton still standing at Fettercairn—Description of it by Queen Victoria ... ... 106 CHARLES MIDDLETON, SECOND EARL OF MIDDLETON. HIS LIFE AND LETTERS. CHAPTER I. His character—Early life—Appointed Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Vienna—Shipwrecked with the Duke of York—Made Secretary of State for Scotland, afterwards for England James II. entrusts to him the management of the House of Commons—Disapproves of James's system of government, but supports the Court party—Expostulates with the king— Resists all James's attempts to convert him to Popery— Directed by the king to disclaim any secret alliance with Louis XIV. —Proves — viii Contents. faithful to his sovereign in adversity—Present at Council James's first attempt at flight—Middleton refuses to obey the summons of the peers—The king detained at Feversham Middleton and others hasten to him, and entreat him to return to London—Middleton present at his last act of government James compelled to go to Rochester—Determines on flight Writes down his reasons for withdrawing, and directs Middle- ton to get them printed—Queen's ladies obtain permission to join her—Middleton remains in England—Warrant issued by Queen Mary for his apprehension—Escapes to France, but returns to England—Induces James to issue a more conciliatory declaration after the battle of La Hogue—Middleton heads the Compounders—Calumnies of his enemies—Succeeds Lord Mel- fort at St. Germains ... ... ... ... ... ... 137 CHAPTER II. Description of the Chateau of St. Germains—James has some con- fidence in Middleton—Proceedings against the latter in Scotland for high treason—His letters from June 15th, 1693, until May 1st, 1696, chiefly concerning Queen Mary's death, and a pro- posed invasion of England, which proves a failure ... ... 168 CHAPTER III. Letters from June 20th, 1696, until December 8th, 1700, concerning some proposals to assassinate William III. —To correspondents in England—The escape of one Birkenhead—The queen's dowry—Some traitors—The King of Spain's will —A letter of the Earl of Mel fort intercepted by William, containing some aspersions upon Middleton's character ... ... ... ... 224 CHAPTER IV. Illness and death of James II. —Middleton one of the Council appointed in his will to aid the queen—Letters concerning the queen's manifesto to the English—The Scotch wish the young Contents. j x PAG E king to go to Scotland—Middleton persuades the queen to refuse her consent— Falls under her Majesty's displeasure- Turns Roman Catholic, and retires into a convent for a year- Returns hastily to Court on learning of the promise extracted by Lovat from the queen—Persuades her to appoint a trust- worthy person to watch Lovat—Lovat's return to France, and false account of his proceedings—Queen receives him favour- ably, ^and distrusts Middleton—Hurt feelings of the latter— Lovat's treachery discovered, and his imprisonment—Young king attains his majority—Middleton praises his industry—Life at St. Germains— Princess Louisa and her ladies—La belle Middleton—Hamilton's songs upon her 2 rr CHAPTER V. Letters concerning Colonel Hooke's visit to Scotland — The attempted invasion of 1708—The Salisbury captured by Sir George Byng, and Middleton's two sons made prisoners—Queen tries ineffectually to obtain their release—Renewed propositions for peace—Chevalier offers to leave France—War continued 255 CHAPTER VI. Another attempt to procure the liberation of the Middletons—Re- leased on bail June, 1 711—Queen, princess, and Lady Middle- ton visit the king's remains—Marlborough's intrigues-Death of the Princess Louisa— Her brocaded petticoat—Harley gives hopes that the Protestant succession may be changed—Cheva- lier leaves France-Middleton accompanies him as his principal adviser-Peace of Utrecht-Louis XIV. agrees to acknowledge Anne as Queen of Great Britain-Lady Middleton disapproves of the queen's residence at Chaillot-Chevalier listens to the insinuations of Middleton's enemies-He offers to resign his post -Queen entreats him to remain with her son-Letters to English correspondents •• 332 —- Contents. CHAPTER VII. PAGE Peace of Utrecht signed—Rejoicings at Chaillot—Lady Middleton's fears that the queen's prayers will injure her health—Endeavours of her Majesty to amuse her ladies—Middleton resigns his office, December 14th, 1713—Reports in consequence that the Cheva- lier is about to change his religion—Denies the truth of these in a letter to his mother—Anne's reason for not appointing her brother her successor—Middleton returns to St. Germains, and is appointed to the office of Great Chamberlain—Harley and Marlborough make public proof of their perfidy towards the exiled family—Lord Clermont made prisoner a second time during the rebellion of 1715—Released probably in 171 7 Queen Mary Beatrice dies, 1718—Middleton's death in the following year—His sons die without issue some time after— Lady Middleton survives until 1 745—The dates of her daugh- ters' deaths ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 360 The Descendants of Alexander Middleton, D.D., Principal of King's College, Aberdeen, and brother of John, first Earl of Middle- ton ... 379 EARLY HISTORY OF THE MIDDLETON FAMILY, THE EARLS OF MIDDLETON.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Abbot, John, 430 Abernethy, Thomas P., and Yorke-Camden Opinion
    INDEX Abbot, John, 430 Alger, Orestes (Uncle Ret), 405 Abernethy, Thomas P., and Yorke-Camden Alger, Roger (J. 1812), 368 opinion (i773>> 47~48 Alger, Roger, 406 Abolition, as controversial factor (1830- Alger. Walter, 370 1845), rev«> 47^. See also Antislavery move- Allegheny College: literary societies, 272^273, ment 274; student life in (19th century),f20a, Acade*mie Royale des Sciences, 53, 55, 56 266, 267; student pledge, to observe|laws Academy of Philadelphia. See University of of, 256 Pennsylvania Allegheny County, 443 Acrobats, Japanese, 396, 398 Allen, Carlos R., Jr., rev. of Wilmerding's Adams, Charles Francis, biog. of, rev., 473- James Monroe, Public Claimant, 228-229 474 Allen, Paul, 1777* Adams, John, 22, 25; letters intercepted Allen, William, 41 gn (1775), 21 Alvord, Clarence W., 42, 45 Adams, John Quincy (1833-1894), 445 The American Historian. A Social-Intellectual Adelman, Seymour, rev. of American Literary History of the Writing of the American Past, Manuscripts . , 333*334 by Wish, rev., 463-465 Admiralty courts, 34; and Am. Rev., rev., American Hotel, Phila., 207 89-90 American House, 419W After the Civil War. A Pictorial Profile of American Immigration, by Jones, rev., 251- America from 1865 to I goo, by Blay, rev., 252 484 American Indians, by Hagan, rev., 468-470 Agassiz, Louis, biog. of, rev., 475-476 American Literary Manuscripts. A Checklist of Agriculture: decline in rural workers (1860's), Holdings in Academic, Historical and Public 440; equipment used for, 371-410 passim; Libraries in the United States, rev., 333-334 farm life, in Pa. (1890's), 367-410; study of, American Mercury, Hartford, Conn, news- in U.
    [Show full text]
  • The Arms of the Baronial and Police Burghs of Scotland
    '^m^ ^k: UC-NRLF nil! |il!|l|ll|ll|l||il|l|l|||||i!|||!| C E 525 bm ^M^ "^ A \ THE ARMS OF THE BARONIAL AND POLICE BURGHS OF SCOTLAND Of this Volume THREE HUNDRED AND Fifteen Copies have been printed, of which One Hundred and twenty are offered for sale. THE ARMS OF THE BARONIAL AND POLICE BURGHS OF SCOTLAND BY JOHN MARQUESS OF BUTE, K.T. H. J. STEVENSON AND H. W. LONSDALE EDINBURGH WILLIAM BLACKWOOD & SONS 1903 UNIFORM WITH THIS VOLUME. THE ARMS OF THE ROYAL AND PARLIAMENTARY BURGHS OF SCOTLAND. BY JOHN, MARQUESS OF BUTE, K.T., J. R. N. MACPHAIL, AND H. W. LONSDALE. With 131 Engravings on Wood and 11 other Illustrations. Crown 4to, 2 Guineas net. ABERCHIRDER. Argent, a cross patee gules. The burgh seal leaves no doubt of the tinctures — the field being plain, and the cross scored to indicate gules. One of the points of difference between the bearings of the Royal and Parliamentary Burghs on the one hand and those of the I Police Burghs on the other lies in the fact that the former carry castles and ships to an extent which becomes almost monotonous, while among the latter these bearings are rare. On the other hand, the Police Burghs very frequently assume a charge of which A 079 2 Aberchirder. examples, in the blazonry of the Royal and Parliamentary Burghs, are very rare : this is the cross, derived apparently from the fact that their market-crosses are the most prominent of their ancient monuments. In cases where the cross calvary does not appear, a cross of some other kind is often found, as in the present instance.
    [Show full text]
  • NOTES on the EAELDOM of CAITHNESS. by W. F. SKENE, LL.D., F.S.A
    NOTES ON THE EAELDOM OF CAITHNESS. By W. F. SKENE, LL.D., F.S.A. SOOT. The earldom of Caithness was possessed for many generations by the Norwegian Earls of Orkney. They held the Islands of Orkney undur e Kinth f Norwago y accordin o Norwegiagt n custom whicy b , e titlhth e of Jarl or Earl was a personal title. They held the earldom of Caith- ness unde Kine f th rScotland o g s tenuraccordancn it i s d ewa an , e with lawe th Scotlandf o s . fine W d fro Orkneyinge mth a Saga that during this perio Orknee dth y islands were frequently divided into two portions, and each half held by different members of the Norwegian family, each bearing the title of earl. We likewise find that the earldom of Caithness was at such times also frequently divided, and each half held by different Earls of Orkney, though whether both bore the title of Earl of Caithness does not appear. It is unnecessary for our purpose to go further back than the rale of Thorfinn, Ear f Orkneyo l dieo dwh , about A.U. 1056 undoubtedld an , y held the whole of the Orkneys and the entire earldom of Caithness for lona g period. He had two sons, Paul and Erlend, who after his death ruled jointly without dividing the earldoms theid an , r descendant termee b y e dth sma line of Paul and the line of Erlend. 572 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY, MARCH 11, 1878. After their deat e islandth h s were divided between f Hakono n so , Paul, and Magnus, son of Erlend, each bearing the title of earl.
    [Show full text]
  • The Inventory of Historic Battlefields – Battle of Alford Designation Record
    The Inventory of Historic Battlefields – Battle of Alford The Inventory of Historic Battlefields is a list of nationally important battlefields in Scotland. A battlefield is of national importance if it makes a contribution to the understanding of the archaeology and history of the nation as a whole, or has the potential to do so, or holds a particularly significant place in the national consciousness. For a battlefield to be included in the Inventory, it must be considered to be of national importance either for its association with key historical events or figures; or for the physical remains and/or archaeological potential it contains; or for its landscape context. In addition, it must be possible to define the site on a modern map with a reasonable degree of accuracy. The aim of the Inventory is to raise awareness of the significance of these nationally important battlefield sites and to assist in their protection and management for the future. Inventory battlefields are a material consideration in the planning process. The Inventory is also a major resource for enhancing the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of historic battlefields, for promoting education and stimulating further research, and for developing their potential as attractions for visitors. Designation Record and Summary Report Contents Name Inventory Boundary Alternative Name(s) Historical Background to the Battle Date of Battle Events and Participants Local Authority Battlefield Landscape NGR Centred Archaeological and Physical Date of Addition to Inventory Remains and Potential Date of Last Update Cultural Association Overview and Statement of Select Bibliography Significance Inventory of Historic Battlefields ALFORD Alternative Names: None 2 July 1645 Local Authority: Aberdeenshire NGR centred: NJ 567 162 Date of Addition to Inventory: 21 March 2011 Date of last update: 14 December 2012 Overview and Statement of Significance The Battle of Alford is significant as one of Montrose’s most notable victories in his campaign within Scotland on behalf of Charles I.
    [Show full text]
  • Boyle Family Tree
    Register Report for Richard Boyle Generation 1 1. Richard Boyle-1 was born on 13 Oct 1566 in Canterbury, Kent. He died on 15 Sep 1643 in Youghal, Co Cork, Ireland. Notes for Richard Boyle: General Notes: Title - First Earl of Cork, 1st Viscount Dungarvan, Lord High Treasurer of the Kingdom of Ireland Catherine Fenton was born in 1582. She died on 16 Feb 1629 in Dublin, Ireland. Richard Boyle and Catherine Fenton were married on 25 Jul 1603 in Dublin, Ireland. They had the following children: i. Roger Boyle was born on 01 Aug 1606 in Youghal, Co Cork. He died on 10 Oct 1615 in Deptford, Kent. ii. Alice Boyle was born in 1607. She died in 1667. iii. Sarah Boyle was born in 1609. She died in 1633. iv. Lettice Boyle was born in 1610. She died in 1657. v. Joan Boyle was born in 1611. She died in 1657. 2. vi. Richard 'Rich' Boyle was born in 1612 in The College, Youghal, Co Cork.. He married Elizabeth Clifford on 05 Jul 1635 in Skipton Castle. He died in 1698 in Londesborough, Yorkshire. vii. Catherine Boyle was born in 1614. She died in 1697. viii. Geoffrey Boyle. ix. Dorothy Boyle. x. Lewis Boyle was born in 1619. He died on 03 Sep 1642 in Liscarroll, Ireland. 3. xi. Roger 'the Wise' Boyle was born on 25 Apr 1621 in Lismore, Co Cork, Ireland. He married Margaret Howard on 27 Jan 1640 in Lord Aubigney's House, Westminster. He died on 16 Oct 1679 in Castlemartyr, Co Cork, Ireland.
    [Show full text]
  • Biographical Appendix
    Biographical Appendix The following women are mentioned in the text and notes. Abney- Hastings, Flora. 1854–1887. Daughter of 1st Baron Donington and Edith Rawdon- Hastings, Countess of Loudon. Married Henry FitzAlan Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk, 1877. Acheson, Theodosia. 1882–1977. Daughter of 4th Earl of Gosford and Louisa Montagu (daughter of 7th Duke of Manchester and Luise von Alten). Married Hon. Alexander Cadogan, son of 5th Earl of Cadogan, 1912. Her scrapbook of country house visits is in the British Library, Add. 75295. Alten, Luise von. 1832–1911. Daughter of Karl von Alten. Married William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester, 1852. Secondly, married Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire, 1892. Grandmother of Alexandra, Mary, and Theodosia Acheson. Annesley, Katherine. c. 1700–1736. Daughter of 3rd Earl of Anglesey and Catherine Darnley (illegitimate daughter of James II and Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester). Married William Phipps, 1718. Apsley, Isabella. Daughter of Sir Allen Apsley. Married Sir William Wentworth in the late seventeenth century. Arbuthnot, Caroline. b. c. 1802. Daughter of Rt. Hon. Charles Arbuthnot. Stepdaughter of Harriet Fane. She did not marry. Arbuthnot, Marcia. 1804–1878. Daughter of Rt. Hon. Charles Arbuthnot. Stepdaughter of Harriet Fane. Married William Cholmondeley, 3rd Marquess of Cholmondeley, 1825. Aston, Barbara. 1744–1786. Daughter and co- heir of 5th Lord Faston of Forfar. Married Hon. Henry Clifford, son of 3rd Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, 1762. Bannister, Henrietta. d. 1796. Daughter of John Bannister. She married Rev. Hon. Brownlow North, son of 1st Earl of Guilford, 1771. Bassett, Anne. Daughter of Sir John Bassett and Honor Grenville.
    [Show full text]
  • American Clan Gregor Society INCORPORATED
    YEAR BOOK OF THE American Clan Gregor Society INCORPORATED Containing the Proceedings of the 1954 Annual Gathering .. THE AMERICAN CLAN GREGOR SOCIETY INCORPORATED WASHIN GTO N, D. C. • Copyright, 1955 by T homas Gar land Magruder, ] r., Editor Cusson s, May & Co., Inc., Printers, Richmond, Va OFFI C ER S SIR MALCOLM MACGREGOR OF M ACGREGOR, BARONET ....H ereditary Chief "Edinchip," Lochearnhead, Scotland BRIG . GEN. MARSHALL MAGRUD ER, U. S. ARMY, Re tired Chieftain 106 Camden Road , N. E. , Atlanta, Ga. F ORREST S HEPPERSON H OL M ES Assistant to the Chieftain .. 6917 Carle ton Terrac e, College P ark. Md . R EV. D ANIEL RANDALL MAGRUDER Rallking D eputy Chieftain Hingham, Mass. M ISS A NNA L OUI SE R EyNOLD S Scribe 5524 8t h St., N . W ., W ashington , D. C. MRS. O . O. VANDEN B ERG........ .......................................... .....••..•R egistrar Th e H ighland s, A pt. 803, W ashington 9, D. C. MISS R EGINA MAGRUDER HILL...... .. .......•................ ........ ............Historian The H ighl and s, Apt. 803, W ashi ngton 9, D. C. C LARE N CE WILLIAM rVICCORM ICK Treasurer 4316 Clagett Road, University Pa rk, Md. R EV. REUEL L AMP HIER HOWE Chaplain Theological Se minary, Alexandria, Va, D R. R OGER GREGORY MAGRUDER Surgeon Lewis Mount ain Circle, Charl ott esville, Va, T HOMAS GARLAND MAGRUDER, J R E ditor 2053 Wil son Boulevard , Arlington, Va . C. VIRGI NIA DIEDEL Chancellor Th e Marlboro A pts., 917 18th St., N . W., Washington 6, D. C. MRS. J A M ES E . ALLGEYER (COLMA M Y ER S ) Deputy S cribe 407 Const itutio n Ave., N.
    [Show full text]
  • Hereditary Genius Francis Galton
    Hereditary Genius Francis Galton Sir William Sydney, John Dudley, Earl of Warwick Soldier and knight and Duke of Northumberland; Earl of renown Marshal. “The minion of his time.” _________|_________ ___________|___ | | | | Lucy, marr. Sir Henry Sydney = Mary Sir Robt. Dudley, William Herbert Sir James three times Lord | the great Earl of 1st E. Pembroke Harrington Deputy of Ireland.| Leicester. Statesman and __________________________|____________ soldier. | | | | Sir Philip Sydney, Sir Robert, Mary = 2d Earl of Pembroke. Scholar, soldier, 1st Earl Leicester, Epitaph | courtier. Soldier & courtier. by Ben | | Johnson | | | Sir Robert, 2d Earl. 3d Earl Pembroke, “Learning, observation, Patron of letters. and veracity.” ____________|_____________________ | | | Philip Sydney, Algernon Sydney, Dorothy, 3d Earl, Patriot. Waller's one of Cromwell's Beheaded, 1683. “Saccharissa.” Council. First published in 1869. Second Edition, with an additional preface, 1892. Fifith corrected proof of the first electronic edition, 2019. Based on the text of the second edition. The page numbering and layout of the second edition have been preserved, as far as possible, to simplify cross-referencing. This is a corrected proof. This document forms part of the archive of Galton material available at http://galton.org. Original electronic conversion by Michal Kulczycki, based on a facsimile prepared by Gavan Tredoux. Many errata were detected by Diane L. Ritter. This edition was edited, cross-checked and reformatted by Gavan Tredoux. HEREDITARY GENIUS AN INQUIRY INTO ITS LAWS AND CONSEQUENCES BY FRANCIS GALTON, F.R.S., ETC. London MACMILLAN AND CO. AND NEW YORK 1892 The Right of Translation and Reproduction is Reserved CONTENTS PREFATORY CHAPTER TO THE EDITION OF 1892.__________ VII PREFACE ______________________________________________ V CONTENTS __________________________________________ VII ERRATA _____________________________________________ VIII INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.
    [Show full text]
  • W. A. Campbell, Prominent Laurel Hill Citizen Dies
    OCCG£ - ^ ■ VOLUME XXX NUMBER 98 ^ Fall/Winler 2008 ^rom thefiCes ofthe HN'orthwest 'Flhrida ^Herita^e Museum, VaCparaiso, Source: IN'ewspaper cCipping, ^oC 10 -S^o. 47. IN'o name orcCate shown W. A. Campbell, Prominent Laurel Hill Citizen Dies Family Tree Gives Direct Descent From Old Scotland The Deceased Was At One Time Walton County Commissioner And Was In Good Shape Mr. W. A. Campbell, better known to his intimate friends as "Uncle Bud," passed away quietly at his home in the Magnolia settlement four miles to the west of Laurel Hill, early yesterday (Wednesday) morning. The deceased was 79 years old and one of the first settlers in this section of the State, his great-grandparents being direct descendents from Scotland to America over two hundred years ago. (A biography of the family tree is given below.) The Campbells The following news story is copied from the Pensacola Gazette of December 10, 1842: "There now resides in Walton County, about 75 miles from this (Pensacola place, a man and wife whose united ages is 229 years. The old gentleman's name is Daniel Campbell. He was united to his present wife 94 years ago, on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. He emigrated to this country several years before the Revolution, and was about 50 years old when the war begun. There were no neutrals then and as Mr. Campbell left his native country in consequence of the political troubles of 1745, he was prepared to take part vdth the Colonists against the House of Hanover. He served through nearly the entire Revolutionary War, but although very poor he has not been able to avail himself of the county, or rather of the just remuneration which the pension laws have provided for the survivors of that glorious epoch, because before the passage of the Act of 1832 he was by extreme old age and mental infirmity rendered incapable of making the declaration required by the law.
    [Show full text]
  • LORD DUNMORE's ETHIOPIAN REGIMENT by CHARLES W
    LORD DUNMORE'S ETHIOPIAN REGIMENT by CHARLES W. CAREY, JR. Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTERS OF ARTS IN HISTORY Peter Schmitthenner March 1995 Blacksburg, Virginia u_,'+........._ LORD DUNMORE'S ETHIOPIAN REGIMENT by Charles w. Carey, Jr. Peter Wallenstein, Chairman Department of History (ABSTRACT) Most observers consider that Lord Dunmore was the driv­ ing force behind the creation of the Ethiopian Regiment. This paper demonstrates that the slaves themselves provided the necessary impetus for bringing about Dunmore's Procla­ mation of Emancipation, and that the governor simply re­ sponded to slaves• willingness to take up arms in pursuit of liberty. This paper also considers the role played by non­ slave actors in the exploits of the Regiment. These actors included the British Parliament; various British military and government officials; the Virginia Convention of 1775; the various Virginia military units, both regular and volunteer; and the white population of Virginia as a whole. However, primary emphasis is placed upon the efforts and actions of the Ethiopians themselves. The first chapter investigates the events which led up to Dunmore's Declaration of Emancipation, and clarifies the degree to which the servile uprisings in the preceding cen­ tury influenced Dunmore's decision to free and arm Virginia's slaves. The second chapter details the Ethiopians' involve­ ment in the military actions associated with the Battle of Great Bridge on December 9, 1775. The third chapter describes the Regiment's other engagements, including its defense of the Portsmouth enclave and the British sanctuary on Gwynn's Island, and the skirmishes at St.
    [Show full text]
  • Sous Le Burin Du Graveur : Les Villes Portuaires Maritimes Françaises Vues Par Ozanne Caroline Le Mao 15
    LA MER : FICTIONS, POUVOIRS ET IDENTITÉS THE SEA: FICTIONS, POWERS AND IDENTITIES The International Review of Eighteenth-Century Studies (IRECS) is an electronic series published by the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ISECS) and its member societies. It contains papers presented at various ISECS colloquia, as well as thematic dossiers. The Executive Committee of the ISECS acts as the Editorial Board of the IRECS. * * * La Revue internationale d’étude du dix-huitième siècle (RIEDS) est une série électronique publiée par la Société internationale d’étude du dix-huitième siècle (SIEDS) et ses sociétés membres. Elle contient des communications présentées lors de divers colloques de la SIEDS et des dossiers thématiques. Le Comité Exécutif de la SIEDS forme le comité de rédaction de la RIEDS. La Mer Fictions, pouvoirs et identités The Sea Fictions, powers and identities edited by / sous la direction de Aurélia Gaillard (Université Bordeaux Montaigne, Institut Universitaire de France) International Review of Eighteenth-Century Studies (IRECS) Revue internationale d’étude du dix-huitième siècle (RIEDS) Vol. 5 International Society for Eighteenth Century Studies (ISECS) Société internationale d’étude du dix-huitième siècle (SIEDS) www.isecs.org 2019 © International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, and the authors. This work is protected by copyright. Readers are free to use the ideas expressed in it but may not copy, distribute or publish the work or part of it, in any form, printed, electronic or otherwise, except for brief quoting, clearly indicating the source. Readers are permitted to make copies, electronically or printed, for personal and classroom use. All rights to commercial reproduction of the volume as a whole are reserved.
    [Show full text]
  • Gazetteer of Selected Scottish Battlefields
    Scotland’s Historic Fields of Conflict Gazetteer: page 1 GAZETTEER OF SELECTED SCOTTISH BATTLEFIELDS LIST OF CONTENTS ABERDEEN II ............................................................................................................. 4 ALFORD ...................................................................................................................... 9 ANCRUM MOOR...................................................................................................... 19 AULDEARN .............................................................................................................. 26 BANNOCKBURN ..................................................................................................... 34 BOTHWELL BRIDGE .............................................................................................. 59 BRUNANBURH ........................................................................................................ 64 DRUMCLOG ............................................................................................................. 66 DUNBAR II................................................................................................................ 71 DUPPLIN MOOR ...................................................................................................... 79 FALKIRK I ................................................................................................................ 87 FALKIRK II ..............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]