I. IN the Year of God 1063. The first of the Name of Edmonstoun called Sir William Edmonstoun (Son to the Count de Edmont a Duke in Flanders) came in to Scotland with Queen Margaret (Wite to King Malcom Ken­mure) as his special servant. This King Mal­com gave the said Sir William Infestment of the Lands of Edmistoun and Ʋmet for his good ser­vice: He married and had by her one Son, called Sir William.

II. Sir William Edmonstoun the second Laird of Edmistoun married and begat one Son, called Sir John Edmonstoun. King David gives to the said Sir William the Lands of the Third of Niddrie Marshell, the Crowner-ship of Lothian and Constablrie of Haddingtoun; and remains with the House as [Page 4]yet, with the Lands of Rysland and Blackburn, holden of the King.

III. The third Laird of Edmistoun called, Sir John Edmonstoun, married Margaret Stuart, Daughter to King Robert Stuart (Countess of Dowglas) and had by her two Sons, he got by her a Charter and Seasin under the Great-Seal of the Barrony of Ednem, with the Gift of the Hospitality to Him and his Heirs.

IV. The fourth Laird of Edmistoun, called Sir William Edmonstoun, married Margaret Mait­land, Daughter to the Laird of Lethingtoun, and had by her three Sons: King Robert Stuart gives to him a Charter and Seasin of the Lands of Edmistoun, and Ednem to Him and his Heirs for ever.

V. William Edmonstoun (the first Laird of Duntreth) and second Son to the Laird of Ed­mistoun, married Margaret Stuart, Daughter to King Robert the Third (She was first Coun­tess of Cassills. Secondly, Countess of Augus. Thirdly, Lady Graham; and in her time the Lands of Duntreth were conquished) he had by her one Son, and one Daughter, called Mould Edmonstoun, married to the Laird of Capring­ton, and had by him one Son, and one Daugh­ter, married to the Laird Garlies.

VI. The second Laird of Duntreth, called Sir Archibald Edmonstoun, married, Mauld Stuart [Page 5]Daughter to the Lord Evindale, and had by her six Sons, and two Daughters; his second Son called James Edmonstoun, married the He­retrix of Polmais: The third Son, called Mr. James Edmonstoun Parson of Kirknezie, and Provoist of the Lady Kirkheugh of St. An­drews: The fourth Son called, John Edmon­stoun, married Stuart, Daughter to the Laird of Blackhall: His fifth Son called George Edmonstoun: His sixth Son called. Wil­liam Edmonstoun, was Master-Houshold to King James the Second: His Eldest Daughter cal­led, Mauld Edmonstoun, was Lady Oliphant, and had Issue: His second Daughter called, Ma­ry Edmonstoun, married the Laird of Glengar­nock, and had Issue.

VII. The third Laird of Duntreth called, Sir William Edmonstoun, married Janet Shaw, Daughter to the Laird of Sauchie, and had by her three Sons, and five Daughters, his Eldest Daughter called, Janet Edmonston, married to the Earl of Montrose, who had by him one Son called, William Earl of Montrose and Lord Graham; the said William Earl of Montrose, married the Earl Marshall's Daughter, and be­gat on her three Sons and four Daughters, A­lexander Mr of Graham, and Mungo Graham, who married Margery Edmonston, Daughter to Duntreth, and had Issue by her. William [Page 6]Graham Parson of Killearn, his eldest Daugh­ter called, Graham, married the Earl of Caithness, and had Issue; his second Daugh­ter called. Graham, married the Earl of Tullibardin, and had Issue: The third Daughter called, Graham, married the Laird of Bovaird, and had Issue: The fourth Daughter called, Graham, mar­ried the Laird of Knockdolian, and had Issue: Alexander Master of Graham, married the Lord Fliming's Daughter, and had Issue; he was slain at Pinkie: John Earl of Montrose, married Jean Drummond, Daughter to the Lord Drummond, and had Issue; one Son, and one Daughter called, Graham, and was married to the Lord Fliming, & had Issue: John Earl of Montrose, married the Earl of Gowrie's Daughter, and had Issue by her: Katherin Edmonstoun (second Daughter to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married the Earl of Eglintoun, who had a Daughter mar­ried to the Lord Drumlanerk, and had issue: Robert Earl of Eglintoun, married the Earl of Borthwick's Daughter, and had issue, Montgomery, Daughter to the said Robert Earl of Eglintoun, married the Lord Bargeny, and had issue: Robert Earl of Eglinton, mar­ried the Laird of Innerpafrey's Daughter, and begat issue: The Master of Eglinton, married [Page 7] Campbel, Daughter to the Lord Lowdon, and had issue: Robert Earl of Eglin­ton, married the Lord Boyd's Daughter, and had by her one Son and two Daughters; his eldest Daughter called, Montgome­ry, married the Lord Seaton, and had issue; his second Daughter called, Montgome­ry, married the Lord Semple, and had issue: Heugh Earl of Eglinton died without issue: Marion Edmonston (third Daughter to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) mar­ried the Laird of Buchannan, and had issue: John Laird of Buchannan, married the Lord Livingston's Daughter, and had issue: George Laird of Buchannan, married the Earl of Mon­teith's Daughter, and had issue: John Laird of Buchannan, married Erskine's Daughter to the Lord Cambskennell, and had issue: Margaret Edmonston (the fourth Daugh­ter to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married the Lord Ross, and had issue: John Lord Ross, married the Earl of Len­nox Daughter, and had issue: James Master of Ross married, and had issue: John Lord Ross, married the Lord Semple's Daughter, and had issue; one Son, and three Daughters, his eldest Daughter called Ross, married the Laird of Craighall, and had issue; his second Daughter called, [Page 8] Ross, married the Laird of Aicket, and had issue; The third Daughter called, Ross, married the Laird of Blair, and had issue: James Lord Ross, married Raploch's Daughter, and had by Her one Daughter called, Ross, married to the Laird of Keir, and had issue: Barbara Edmonston fifth Daugh­ter to the said Sir William Edmonstoun of Duntreth) married the Laird Mushet, and had issue: Jacob Edmonston of Ballinton (second Son to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married Agnes Riddoch, and had issue: James Edmonston of Ballewon (third Son to the said Sir William Edmonston of Dun­treth) married and had issue.

VIII. The fourth Laird of Duntreth called, Sir Archibald Edmonston, married first the Laird of Lamington's Daughter. Secondly, Katherin Forrest. Thirdly, The Countess of Arroll, and had issue by all his three Wives; His second Son called Archibald Edmonston, married the Laird of Bonhard's Daughter, and had issue; His third Son called, James Ed­monston Master of Horses to King James the fifth, married Forrester, and had issue; His fourth Son called, Jacob Edmonston of Newtoun of Down, married and had issue; His fifth Son called, Archibald Ed­monston of Cambusbyg married, and had one [Page 9]Son; His sixth Son called, Robert Edmonston; His seventh Son called, Mungow Edmonston; His eldest Daughter called, Margaret Edmon­ston, Lady Craigarnel and had issue; His second Daughter called, Agnes Edmonston, married to Inchmahomo, and had issue; His third Daugh­ter called, Bessie Edmonston Lady Balvie; His fourth Daughter called, Marion Edmonston.

IX. The fifth Laird of Duntreth called, Sir William Edmonston, married Stuart, Daughter to the Earl of Lennox, and had by her one Son (who died but Succession) and two Daughters: Secondly, He married Mar­garet Campbell, Daughter to the Laird of Lawers, and had by Her one Son, and four Daughters; His eldest Daughter by his first Wife called, Eliz. Edmonston, married Stirling of Ballagan, and had issue; His second daughter by his first Wife called Janet Edmonston, mar­ried Luke Stirling of Baud; His eldest Daughter of the second Marriage called, Mar­jory Edmonston, married Mungow Graham of Ratherness, and had issue; His third Daughter by the second Wife called, Issobell Edmonston, married Stuart of Barscube, and had issue; His fourth Daughter by his second Wife called, Annabell Edmonston, married the Laird of Glorat, and had issue; His fifth daughter by his second Wife called, Marion Edmonston, First [Page 10]Lady Nobleston. Secondly, Lady Bargarran, and had issue.

X. The sixth Laird of Duntreth called, Sir James Edmonston, married first Helen Stir­ling, Daughter to the Laird of Keir, and had by Her two Sons and four Daughters, Second­ly, He married Margaret Colquhoun, Daugh­ter to the Laird of Luss, and had by Her one Son and five Daughters; His eldest Daughter by his first Wife called, Mary Edmonston, first married to the Laird of Cunningham-head: And secondly, She was married to the Laird of Braco Graham, and Heir'd both the Estates: His second Daughter by his first Wife called, Marjory Edmonston, married the Laird of Coch­ney: His third Daughter by his first Wife cal­led Helen Edmonston, married Lennox of Branshogle, and had issue: His second Son by his first Wife called, John Edmonston, married and had issue: Elizabeth Edmon­ston his eldest Daughter by his second Wife, married James Edmonston of Broich, but had no issue; His second Daughter by his second Wife called, Margaret Edmonston, married His third Daughter by his second Wife called, Agnes, married His fourth Daughter by his second Wife called, Jean Ed­monston, married Likewayes the said Sir James Edmonston had a Daughter called, Bar­bara [Page 11]Edmonston, married Campbel of Dowan, and had issue: Likewayes his Son by his second Wife called, Robert Edmonston, went over Seas, and never return'd again.

XI. The seventh Laird of Duntreth called, William Edmonston, married Issobel Hadden, Daughter to the Laird of Glennegies, and had by her five Sons and two Daughters, his eldest Daughter called, Helen Edmonston, was married to John Dolloway of Bellihill Esq and had by her three Sons, Archibald Dolloway the eldest, died without issue, Alexander Dolloway the second Son, marri­ed Anna Sparks, Daughter to Mr. Sparks of Craigfergus merchant, and had by her one Son (called, John Dolloway, who died but Is­sue) and two Daughters, Helen Dolloway the Eldest, married to Mr. Andrew Clemens, and had Issue; Mary Dolloway his second Daughter, married Anthony Car, merchant: Ro­bert Dolloway, the third Son married, Let­tice Dolloway, Daughter to Captain John Dolloway, and had by Her two Sons and two Daughters; His Eldest Son called, Alex­ander Dolloway, married Anna-Helena Ed­monston, Daughter to Duntreth, and had by Her two Sons, Robert Dolloway the Eldest, and Archibald the second; His Eldest Daugh­ter called, Helen Dolloway, married [Page 12] Stuart Esq, and had Issue; His second Daugh­ter called, Anna Dolloway. Likewayes the said Helen Edmonston, Eldest Daughter to the said William Edmonston o [...] Duntreth married again, Collonel James Wallace of the House of Achans but had no Issue: The second Daugh­ter of the said William Edmonston of Dun­treth called, Jean Edmonston married, Sir Ro­bert Adair of Kinhilt, and had by him four Sons and three Daughters; His Eldest Daugh­ter called, Issobel Adair, married the Laird of Logan, and had Issue; Anna Adair the second Daughter married, Mr. Kennedie Minister, and had Issue; Jean Adair married, Mr. Adair Minister, and had Issue: His Eldest Son called, Sir William Adair married first Jean Cunning­ham, daughter to the Laird of Cunningham-head, but had no Issue by her. Secondly, He married, Anna-Helena Scot, Daughter to Colloned Scot of Hartwood-burn, and had by him one Son called, Sir Robert Adair, who married Mar­tha Colvill, Daughter to Sir Robert Colvill of Galgorum, Knight and Barronet, and had by Her one Son called, William-Roberts A­dair; Mr. Archibald Adair, second Son to the said Sir Robert Adair, the Elder married and had by her one Son called. Adair; The third Son called. Mr. Alex­ander Adair, married first, Anna Cunningham, [Page 13]Daughter to the Laird of Cunningham-head. Secondly, He married Agnew, Daugh­ter to the Laird of Shochen, but had no Issue by either of his Wives: The fourth Son called, Robert Adair, married and had one Son called, Robert Adair. James Edmonston se­cond Son to the said William Edmonston of Duntreth, married Jean Cunningham, Daugh­ter to the Laird of Cunningham-head, and had Issue by Her: John Edmonston third Son to the said William Edmonston of Duntreth, married Eliz. Edmonston, Daughter to James Edmon­ston of Broich, and got with her both the Lands of Broich in Scotland, and the Lands of Bel­libantro in Ireland; and had by her four Sons and five Daughters; William his Eldest Son. James his second Son, Robert his third Son, and Edmonston his fourth Son: His Eldest Daughter called, Issobel, married to Craw­furd of Wallston, and had Issue; his second Daughter called, Jean; his third Mary; his fourth Helen; and his fifth Agnes, married to Andrew Adair, and had Issue. Secondly, The said John Edmonston married, Katherine Cun­ningham of the Family of Glengarnock, and had by her five Sons and two Daughters: The Eldest Son called, Archibald; the second John; the third Son James; the fourth Son Robert; the fifth Son Alexander: His Eldest Daughter [Page 14]called, Katherine, and Anna his second Daugh­ter. William Edmonston Eldest Son of the said John Edmonston by his first Wife, married Jean Buchannan of the Family of Buchannan, and had by her six Sons and four Daughters; Wil­liam, John, Archibald, Robert, James, and Archibald; his Daughters, Eliz. Mary, Jean & Anna-Helena: James Edmonston the third Son to the said John Edmonston by his second Wife, married Margaret Lindsay, Daughter to the Laird of Dov-hill in Fyfe, and had by her two Sons and five Daughters; John and Robert, Katherine, Anna-Helena. Margaret, Eliz. and Lettice: The fourth Son to the said Wil­liam Edmonston of Duntreth, called, Robert Edmonston, and his fifth Son called, Andrew, both Died without Issue.

XII. The eight Laird of Duntreth called, Archibald Edmonston, married Jean Hamil­ton, Daughter to the Laird of Hallcraig, and had by her two Sons and two Daughters; his Eldest Son called, William; his second Son, Archibald; his Eldest Daughter called, Helen, married to Thomas Neivin of Monkreddin, and had Issue, two Sons; his second Daughter cal­led, Issobel, Died young.

XIII. The ninth Laird of Duntreth called, Archibald Edmonston (second lawfull Son to the said Archibald Edmonston) married, An­na-Helena [Page 15]Scot, Daughter to Collonel Scot of Hartwood-burn (who was first married to Sir William Adair of Kinhilt) and had by her four Sons and five Daughters; his Eldest Son called, Archibald, his second, Walter, his third, William; (all these Sons died young) and his fourth Son Archibald, now present Laird of Duntreth; his Eldest Daughter called, Eliza­beth, married to James Montgomery of Rosa­mund Esq and had by her two Sons, William and Heugh; and three Daughters, Anna-Helena Eliz. and Martha: The second Daughter to the said Archibald Edmonston, called Jean, and the third called, Margaret; & the fourth called, Issobella; all these died young: his fifth daugh­ter called, An-Helena, married Alexander Dol­loway of Belli-hill Esq: and had by her two Sons called, Robert and Archibald.

XIV. The tenth Laird of Duntreth called, Archibald Edmonston.